Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

No. VI Bourbon VanilleFirst · Mad et LenNo. VI Bourbon VanilleEDP · ★ 3.50
Iris ChypreSecond · Elixir AttarIris ChypreEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.62
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No. VI Bourbon VanilleIris Chypre
Contrast pairing

No. VI Bourbon Vanille × Iris Chypre

Vanilla, powdery and sweet meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share four 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 No. VI Bourbon Vanille, blue is Iris Chypre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No. VI Bourbon VanilleIris Chypre
vanillaboth
powderyboth
ambersecond
balsamicboth
sweetboth
woodysecond
warm spicysecond
irissecond
earthysecond
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in No. VI Bourbon VanilleEvery listed note is shared.
In both
Vanilla
Four shared accords:
vanillapowderysweetbalsamic
Only in Iris Chypre
ClovesClovesBergamotBergamotCinnamonCinnamonGingerGingerJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangRose de MaiRose de MaiOrris RootOrris RootIrisIrisLabdanumLabdanumOakmossOakmossStyraxStyrax
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceIris Chypre brings amber; No. VI Bourbon Vanille brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadVanilla, powdery, sweet and balsamic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: No. VI Bourbon Vanille is long lasting and strong, Iris Chypre 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 Chypre first, then No. VI Bourbon Vanille 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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