Layering Lab
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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.
First · Clive ChristianNo. 1 Twist Water Mint2018 · ★ 3.75
Second · Frederic MalleIris PoudreParfum · 2000 · ★ 4.05From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
No. 1 Twist Water Mint × Iris Poudre
Green, aromatic and floral meets powdery, woody and iris. They share three accords and one note.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is No. 1 Twist Water Mint, blue is Iris Poudre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
No. 1 Twist Water MintIris Poudre
aromaticboth
floralboth
muskyboth
greenfirst
powderysecond
woodysecond
irissecond
fruityfirst
fresh spicyfirst
violetsecond
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in No. 1 Twist Water Mint
Mint
Water Lily
Black Currant
Neroli
Tonka Bean
Mint
Water Lily
Black Currant
Neroli
Tonka BeanIn both
Musk
Three shared accords:aromaticfloralmusky
Only in Iris Poudre
Ylang-Ylang
Carnation
Aldehydes
Palisander Rosewood
Bergamot
Orange
Grapefruit
Juniper
Violet
Lily
Jasmine
Rose
Ylang-Ylang
Carnation
Aldehydes
Palisander Rosewood
Bergamot
Orange
Grapefruit
Juniper
Violet
Lily
Jasmine
RoseWhy it might work
- Light over deepNo. 1 Twist Water Mint brings green and aromatic; Iris Poudre brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadAromatic, floral and musky run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
What to watch
- One will leadIris Poudre is voted moderate on both; No. 1 Twist Water Mint very weak and intimate. Expect Iris Poudre to lead and No. 1 Twist Water Mint to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Iris Poudre, two of No. 1 Twist Water Mint over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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