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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.

Velvet PlumFirst · LaliqueVelvet Plum2019 · ★ 3.70
Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018Second · Frederic MalleIris Poudree Limited Edition 20182018 · ★ 4.41
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Velvet PlumIris Poudree Limited Edition 2018
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Velvet Plum × Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018

Woody, powdery and floral meets floral, powdery and woody. They share five accords and two 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 Velvet Plum, blue is Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Velvet PlumIris Poudree Limited Edition 2018
woodyboth
powderyboth
floralboth
irisboth
earthyboth
white floralsecond
citrussecond
muskyfirst
violetsecond
aldehydicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Velvet Plum
CashmeranCashmeranHeliotropeHeliotropeWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesTuberoseTuberoseOsmanthusOsmanthusPatchouliPatchouliFlowersFlowers
In both
IrisMusk
Five shared accords:
woodypowderyfloralirisearthy
Only in Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangBergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeCarnationCarnationPalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodMagnoliaMagnoliaJasmineJasmineVioletVioletAldehydesAldehydesRoseRoseLilyLilyVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenVelvet Plum brings floral; Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018 brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list iris and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, floral and iris run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadIris Poudree Limited Edition 2018 is voted eternal and moderate; Velvet Plum moderate on both. Expect Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018 to lead and Velvet Plum to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018, two of Velvet Plum over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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