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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.

Bois d'IrisFirst · The Different CompanyBois d'IrisEDP · 2000 · ★ 4.05
Sel de VetiverSecond · The Different CompanySel de VetiverEDP · 2006 · ★ 4.11
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Harmony pairing

Bois d'Iris × Sel de Vetiver

Aromatic, woody and iris meets aromatic, woody and earthy. They share six 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 Bois d'Iris, blue is Sel de Vetiver. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Bois d'IrisSel de Vetiver
aromaticboth
woodyboth
earthyboth
fresh spicyboth
irisboth
citrusboth
powderyfirst
saltysecond
warm spicysecond
violetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Bois d'Iris
GeraniumGeraniumCorianderCorianderNarcissusNarcissusVetiverVetiverCedarCedarWhite MuskWhite Musk
In both
IrisBergamot
Six shared accords:
aromaticwoodyirisearthyfresh spicycitrus
Only in Sel de Vetiver
GrapefruitGrapefruitCardamomCardamomTahitian VetiverTahitian VetiverBourbon GeraniumBourbon GeraniumYlang-YlangYlang-YlangBourbon VetiverBourbon VetiverSea SaltSea Salt
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBois d'Iris brings aromatic; Sel de Vetiver brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list iris and bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, iris and earthy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Bois d'Iris is moderate on both, Sel de Vetiver 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 pointBois d'Iris first, then Sel de Vetiver 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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