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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.

No. XLIII EncensFirst · Mad et LenNo. XLIII EncensEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.40
Iris ChypreSecond · Elixir AttarIris ChypreEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.62
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No. XLIII EncensIris Chypre
Contrast pairing

No. XLIII Encens × Iris Chypre

Amber, smoky and balsamic meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share four accords and no 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 No. XLIII Encens, blue is Iris Chypre. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No. XLIII EncensIris Chypre
amberboth
warm spicyboth
balsamicboth
woodyboth
smokyfirst
irissecond
powderysecond
earthysecond
vanillasecond
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in No. XLIII Encens
IncenseIncense
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
amberbalsamicwarm spicywoody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Iris Chypre
ClovesClovesBergamotBergamotCinnamonCinnamonGingerGingerJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangRose de MaiRose de MaiOrris RootOrris RootIrisIrisLabdanumLabdanumOakmossOakmossVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • A shared threadAmber, balsamic, warm spicy and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put No. XLIII Encens in winter and Iris Chypre in spring and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: No. XLIII Encens is moderate and enormous, 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. XLIII Encens 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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Other pairings for No. XLIII Encens

Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
No. XLIII Encens+Red SquareMad et LenRed SquareAdds nutty and fresh spicy; shares three accords.ContrastNo. XLIII Encens+Chopard pour HommeChopardChopard pour HommeAdds fresh spicy, soft spicy and aromatic; shares three accords.ContrastNo. XLIII Encens+Citizen XEx NihiloCitizen XAdds fresh spicy, powdery and musky; shares four accords.ContrastBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑
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