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 · Jo Malone LondonIris & White MuskEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.00
Second · Van Cleef & ArpelsGem ParfumParfum · 1987 · ★ 4.43From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here
Contrast pairing
Iris & White Musk × Gem Parfum
Powdery, iris and musky meets woody, fruity and powdery. They share four accords and one note.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Iris & White Musk, blue is Gem Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Iris & White MuskGem Parfum
powderyboth
muskyboth
animalicboth
earthyboth
woodysecond
irisfirst
fruitysecond
aromaticsecond
warm spicysecond
sweetsecond
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Iris & White Musk
Musk
Lily
MuskLilyIn both
Iris
Four shared accords:powderymuskyearthyanimalic
Only in Gem Parfum
Peach
Plum
Brazilian Rosewood
Cardamom
Coriander
Cypress
Myrtle
Ylang Ylang
Carnation
Cloves
Jasmine
Tuberose
PeachPlumBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtleYlang YlangCarnationClovesJasmineTuberoseWhy it might work
- Notes in commonBoth list iris, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadPowdery, musky, earthy and animalic run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
What to watch
- One will leadGem Parfum is voted long lasting and strong; Iris & White Musk moderate on both. Expect Gem Parfum to lead and Iris & White Musk to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Gem Parfum, two of Iris & White Musk over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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