Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Central Park WestFirst · Bond No 9Central Park West2012 · ★ 3.77
Magnolia CitySecond · DS&DurgaMagnolia City2021 · ★ 4.30
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Central Park West × Magnolia City

White floral, yellow floral and woody meets floral, aromatic and citrus. They share three 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 Central Park West, blue is Magnolia City. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Central Park WestMagnolia City
floralboth
greenboth
white floralfirst
lactonicboth
yellow floralfirst
aromaticsecond
woodyfirst
citrussecond
sweetfirst
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Central Park West
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangPepperPepperGardeniaGardeniaJasmineJasmineLime (Linden) BlossomLime (Linden) BlossomOrris RootOrris RootMuskMuskVetiverVetiverOakOakoak mossOak moss
In both
Narcissus
Three shared accords:
greenlactonicfloral
Only in Magnolia City
Moss floxMoss floxLemonLemonGalbanumGalbanumMagnolia brooklynensisMagnolia brooklynensisOrchidOrchidSaucer MagnoliaSaucer MagnoliaCherry TreeCherry TreeWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMagnolia City brings aromatic and citrus; Central Park West brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list narcissus, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadGreen, lactonic and floral run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadCentral Park West is voted long lasting and strong; Magnolia City moderate on both. Expect Central Park West to lead and Magnolia City to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Central Park West, two of Magnolia City over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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Central Park West × Magnolia City · Layering Lab | Scentsation