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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.

Imperial Iris CologneFirst · FlorisImperial Iris CologneCologne · 2017 · ★ 3.83
IslaySecond · FlorisIslay2018 · ★ 4.42
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Imperial Iris Cologne × Islay

Aromatic, woody and citrus meets woody, powdery and green. They share six accords and four 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 Islay. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Imperial Iris CologneIslay
woodyboth
powderyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
irisboth
greenboth
fresh spicyfirst
earthyfirst
rosefirst
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Imperial Iris Cologne
Sea NotesSea NotesCassisCassisLavenderLavenderPetitgrainPetitgrainRoseRoseNeroliNeroliGeraniumGeraniumIris FlowerIris FlowerOakmossOakmoss
In both
BergamotSandalwoodAmberMusk
Six shared accords:
aromaticwoodycitruspowderyirisgreen
Only in Islay
GalbanumGalbanumSmokeSmokeOrrisOrrisPatchouliPatchouliCedarCedarVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepImperial Iris Cologne brings aromatic and citrus; Islay brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, sandalwood, amber and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, citrus and powdery run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Imperial Iris Cologne in spring and Islay in fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadIslay is voted eternal and enormous; Imperial Iris Cologne long lasting and moderate. Expect Islay to lead and Imperial Iris Cologne to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Islay, two of Imperial Iris Cologne over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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