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.

Iris 39 Perfume OilFirst · Le LaboIris 39 Perfume OilOil · 2012 · ★ 3.86
8 88Second · Comme des Garcons8 88EDP · 2008 · ★ 3.94
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Iris 39 Perfume Oil8 88
Contrast pairing

Iris 39 Perfume Oil × 8 88

Powdery, woody and violet meets warm spicy, amber and aromatic. 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 8 88. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Iris 39 Perfume Oil8 88
warm spicyboth
woodyboth
amberboth
aromaticboth
powderyfirst
earthyboth
violetfirst
irisfirst
muskyfirst
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Iris 39 Perfume Oil
VioletVioletIrisIrisAmbroxanAmbroxanAustralian SandalwoodAustralian SandalwoodCardamomCardamomCedarCedarLeatherLeather
In both
Papyrus
Five shared accords:
woodywarm spicyamberaromaticearthy
Only in 8 88
TurmericTurmericCorianderCorianderSaffronSaffronGeraniumGeraniumIncenseIncenseAmberAmberPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deep8 88 brings aromatic; Iris 39 Perfume Oil brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list papyrus, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, amber and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Iris 39 Perfume Oil is moderate and enormous, 8 88 long lasting and strong, 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 8 88 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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