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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.

Iris d'ÉliteFirst · VersaceIris d'Élite2021 · ★ 3.94
Black XS L Exces for HimSecond · RabanneBlack XS L Exces for HimEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.27
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Iris d'Élite × Black XS L Exces for Him

Amber, iris and powdery meets citrus, woody and amber. They share two 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 Iris d'Élite, blue is Black XS L Exces for Him. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Iris d'ÉliteBlack XS L Exces for Him
amberboth
earthyboth
citrussecond
woodysecond
irisfirst
patchoulisecond
aromaticsecond
powderyfirst
lavendersecond
violetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Iris d'Élite
IrisIrisTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
Amber
Two shared accords:
amberearthy
Only in Black XS L Exces for Him
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonLavenderLavenderCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSea NotesSea NotesPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlack XS L Exces for Him brings citrus; Iris d'Élite brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Iris d'Élite is long lasting and moderate, Black XS L Exces for Him 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 pointIris d'Élite first, then Black XS L Exces for Him 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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