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 · GrandifloraMagnolia Grandiflora MichelEDP · 2013 · ★ 4.00
Second · WIDIANGold II2016 · ★ 4.31From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Magnolia Grandiflora Michel × Gold II
Citrus, floral and aromatic meets aromatic, amber and citrus. They share three accords and two notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Magnolia Grandiflora Michel, blue is Gold II. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Magnolia Grandiflora MichelGold II
citrusboth
aromaticboth
white floralboth
ambersecond
vanillasecond
rosesecond
powderysecond
balsamicsecond
warm spicysecond
floralfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Magnolia Grandiflora Michel
Magnolia
Jasmine
Lemon
Bergamot
Grapefruit
Ylang-Ylang
Vetiver
Patchouli
Magnolia
Jasmine
Lemon
Bergamot
Grapefruit
Ylang-Ylang
Vetiver
PatchouliIn both
MuskRose
Three shared accords:citrusaromaticwhite floral
Only in Gold II
Elemi
Saffron
Orange
Orange Blossom
Amber
Vanilla
Cedar
Elemi
Saffron
Orange
Orange Blossom
Amber
Vanilla
CedarWhy it might work
- Light over deepMagnolia Grandiflora Michel brings citrus and aromatic; Gold II brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list musk and rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadCitrus, aromatic and white floral run through both.
- Opposite seasonsVoters put Magnolia Grandiflora Michel in spring and summer and Gold II in winter and fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
What to watch
- One will leadGold II is voted long lasting and strong; Magnolia Grandiflora Michel moderate on both. Expect Gold II to lead and Magnolia Grandiflora Michel to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Gold II, two of Magnolia Grandiflora Michel over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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