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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.

5th Avenue Only NYCFirst · Elizabeth Arden5th Avenue Only NYCEDP · 2015 · ★ 3.71
Zara Powdery Magnolia 2016Second · ZaraZara Powdery Magnolia 20162016 · ★ 4.21
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Harmony pairing

5th Avenue Only NYC × Zara Powdery Magnolia 2016

Floral, citrus and fruity meets floral, citrus and woody. They share four accords and three 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 5th Avenue Only NYC, blue is Zara Powdery Magnolia 2016. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

5th Avenue Only NYCZara Powdery Magnolia 2016
floralboth
citrusboth
fruityboth
woodyboth
sweetfirst
powderyfirst
rosesecond
aromaticsecond
honeyfirst
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 5th Avenue Only NYC
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBlack CurrantHoneyHoneyMimosaMimosaPlumPlumWild PeonyWild PeonyOrris RootOrris RootSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
BergamotMagnoliaAmber
Four shared accords:
floralcitrusfruitywoody
Only in Zara Powdery Magnolia 2016
LitchiLitchiTarragonTarragonRoseRoseCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deep5th Avenue Only NYC brings citrus; Zara Powdery Magnolia 2016 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, magnolia and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFloral, citrus, fruity and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put 5th Avenue Only NYC in spring and Zara Powdery Magnolia 2016 in summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 5th Avenue Only NYC is moderate on both, Zara Powdery Magnolia 2016 weak and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting point5th Avenue Only NYC first, then Zara Powdery Magnolia 2016 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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