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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.

SirFirst · DS&DurgaSirEDC · 2011 · ★ 3.93
Magnolia CitySecond · DS&DurgaMagnolia City2021 · ★ 4.30
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Sir × Magnolia City

Amber, green and patchouli meets floral, aromatic and citrus. 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 Sir, blue is Magnolia City. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

SirMagnolia City
greenboth
aromaticboth
amberfirst
floralsecond
patchoulifirst
fresh spicyfirst
balsamicfirst
woodyfirst
citrussecond
warm spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sir
PatchouliPatchouliAmberAmberStyraxStyraxMaceMaceJasmineJasmineWatercressWatercress
In both
Galbanum
Two shared accords:
greenaromatic
Only in Magnolia City
Moss floxMoss floxLemonLemonMagnolia brooklynensisMagnolia brooklynensisNarcissusNarcissusOrchidOrchidSaucer MagnoliaSaucer MagnoliaCherry TreeCherry TreeWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMagnolia City brings aromatic and citrus; Sir brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list galbanum, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadGreen and aromatic run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Sir in fall and winter and Magnolia City in spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadSir is voted long lasting and moderate; Magnolia City moderate on both. Expect Sir to lead and Magnolia City to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Sir, two of Magnolia City over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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