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.

First · Narciso RodriguezEssence Iridescent2010 · ★ 4.12

Second · ScentologiaObsidianExtrait · 2024 · ★ 3.93

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Contrast pairing

Essence Iridescent × Obsidian

Iris, rose and powdery meets woody, powdery and amber. 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 Essence Iridescent, blue is Obsidian. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Essence IridescentObsidian

irisboth

powderyboth

roseboth

violetboth

woodysecond

ambersecond

aromaticsecond

earthyfirst

fresh spicysecond

warm spicysecond

What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Essence Iridescent

Iris

In both

Rose

Four shared accords:

irisrosepowderyviolet

Only in Obsidian

Rosemary

Saffron

Bergamot

Violet

Orris

Cashmere Wood Tonka Bean

Tonka Bean Patchouli

Patchouli

Amber

Vanilla

Why it might work

Notes in commonBoth list rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
A shared threadIris, rose, powdery and violet run through both.
Opposite seasonsVoters put Essence Iridescent in summer and spring and Obsidian in winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Essence Iridescent is moderate on both, Obsidian 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 pointObsidian first, then Essence Iridescent 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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Essence Iridescent · Narciso Rodriguez

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Obsidian · Scentologia

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