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BalkisFirst · Nicolai Parfumeur CreateurBalkisParfum · 2003 · ★ 3.94
Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018Second · Frederic MalleIris Poudree Limited Edition 20182018 · ★ 4.41
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Balkis × Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018

Rose, fruity and vanilla meets floral, powdery and woody. They share two accords and two 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 Balkis, blue is Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

BalkisIris Poudree Limited Edition 2018
powderyboth
irisboth
rosefirst
floralsecond
fruityfirst
vanillafirst
sweetfirst
woodysecond
warm spicyfirst
white floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Balkis
RaspberryRaspberryVanilleVanilleCoffeeCoffeePepperPepperBenzoinBenzoin
In both
RoseIris
Two shared accords:
irispowdery
Only in Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangBergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeCarnationCarnationPalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodMagnoliaMagnoliaJasmineJasmineVioletVioletAldehydesAldehydesLilyLilyVetiverVetiverMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose and iris, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadIris and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Balkis is very weak and moderate, Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018 eternal and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBalkis first, then Iris Poudree Limited Edition 2018 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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