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Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Imperial Iris CologneFirst · FlorisImperial Iris CologneCologne · 2017 · ★ 3.83
ValiantSecond · Boadicea the VictoriousValiantEDP · 2013 · ★ 4.23
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Imperial Iris Cologne × Valiant

Aromatic, woody and citrus meets citrus, white floral and woody. They share four accords and three notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Imperial Iris Cologne, blue is Valiant. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Imperial Iris CologneValiant
citrusboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
irisboth
aromaticfirst
white floralsecond
fresh spicyfirst
earthyfirst
sweetsecond
rosefirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Imperial Iris Cologne
BergamotBergamotSea NotesSea NotesCassisCassisLavenderLavenderRoseRoseGeraniumGeraniumIris FlowerIris FlowerOakmossOakmossSandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMusk
In both
PetitgrainNeroliAmber
Four shared accords:
woodycitruspowderyiris
Only in Valiant
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrangeOrangeGrapefruitGrapefruitOrrisOrrisOrange BlossomOrange BlossomCherry BlossomCherry BlossomIndian JasmineIndian JasmineVanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka BeanSandalowoodSandalowoodPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepImperial Iris Cologne brings aromatic and citrus; Valiant brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list petitgrain, neroli and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, powdery and iris run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadValiant is voted long lasting and strong; Imperial Iris Cologne long lasting and moderate. Expect Valiant to lead and Imperial Iris Cologne to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Valiant, two of Imperial Iris Cologne over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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