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 · Acqua di ParmaAcqua di Parma Magnolia NobileEDP · 2009 · ★ 4.12
Second · XerjoffCruz del Sur2015 · ★ 3.83From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Harmony pairing
Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile × Cruz del Sur
Citrus, floral and white floral meets woody, musky and citrus. They share three accords and three notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile, blue is Cruz del Sur. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Acqua di Parma Magnolia NobileCruz del Sur
citrusboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
muskysecond
camphorsecond
marinesecond
rosesecond
floralfirst
powderysecond
patchoulisecond
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile
Citron
Lemon
Bergamot
Magnolia
Jasmine
Tuberose
Vetiver
Sandalwood
Citron
Lemon
Bergamot
Magnolia
Jasmine
Tuberose
Vetiver
SandalwoodIn both
RosePatchouliVanilla
Three shared accords:citrusaromaticwoody
Only in Cruz del Sur
Mandarin Orange
Sea Notes
Eucalyptus
Musk
Amber
Mandarin Orange
Sea Notes
Eucalyptus
Musk
AmberWhy it might work
- Light over deepAcqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile brings citrus; Cruz del Sur brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list rose, patchouli and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadCitrus, aromatic and woody run through both.
What to watch
- One will leadCruz del Sur is voted eternal and strong; Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile moderate on both. Expect Cruz del Sur to lead and Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Cruz del Sur, two of Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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