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.

Star MagnoliaFirst · Jo Malone LondonStar MagnoliaEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.04
Woody GoldSecond · LaliqueWoody GoldParfum · 2015 · ★ 3.83
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Star Magnolia × Woody Gold

Citrus, floral and aromatic meets citrus, vanilla and woody. 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 Star Magnolia, blue is Woody Gold. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Star MagnoliaWoody Gold
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
floralfirst
vanillasecond
woodysecond
ambersecond
powderysecond
freshfirst
greenfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Star Magnolia
LemonLemonGingerGingerShisoShisoMagnoliaMagnoliaAmberAmberCedarCedar
In both
Neroli
Three shared accords:
citrusaromaticfresh spicy
Only in Woody Gold
BergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeVanilla AbsoluteVanilla AbsoluteAmberwoodAmberwoodCashmeranCashmeranTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepStar Magnolia brings citrus and aromatic; Woody Gold brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list neroli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Star Magnolia is moderate on both, Woody Gold moderate and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointWoody Gold first, then Star Magnolia 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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Star Magnolia × Woody Gold · Layering Lab | Scentsation