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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.

Iris 39 Perfume OilFirst · Le LaboIris 39 Perfume OilOil · 2012 · ★ 3.86
Colonia Sandalo ConcentreeSecond · Acqua di ParmaColonia Sandalo Concentree2016 · ★ 4.27
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Iris 39 Perfume Oil × Colonia Sandalo Concentree

Powdery, woody and violet meets citrus, aromatic and woody. They share five accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Iris 39 Perfume Oil, blue is Colonia Sandalo Concentree. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Iris 39 Perfume OilColonia Sandalo Concentree
woodyboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
amberboth
citrussecond
violetfirst
irisfirst
lavendersecond
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Iris 39 Perfume Oil
VioletVioletIrisIrisAmbroxanAmbroxanAustralian SandalwoodAustralian SandalwoodPapyrusPapyrusCedarCedarLeatherLeather
In both
Cardamom
Five shared accords:
powderywoodywarm spicyamberaromatic
Only in Colonia Sandalo Concentree
OrangeOrangeBergamotBergamotLemonLemonPetitgrainPetitgrainLavenderLavenderSandalwoodSandalwoodTonka BeanTonka BeanAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepColonia Sandalo Concentree brings citrus and aromatic; Iris 39 Perfume Oil brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cardamom, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, woody, warm spicy and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Iris 39 Perfume Oil is moderate and enormous, Colonia Sandalo Concentree long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointIris 39 Perfume Oil first, then Colonia Sandalo Concentree over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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