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.
First · Jo Malone LondonStar Magnolia Cologne (2019)Cologne · 2019 · ★ 3.86
Second · Aura PerfumeMenthe FroideEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.05From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Harmony pairing
Star Magnolia Cologne (2019) × Menthe Froide
Citrus, floral and aromatic meets green, amber and aromatic. They share five accords and one note.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Star Magnolia Cologne (2019), blue is Menthe Froide. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
Star Magnolia Cologne (2019)Menthe Froide
citrusboth
aromaticboth
greenboth
fresh spicyboth
freshboth
ambersecond
floralfirst
woodyfirst
muskysecond
aldehydicsecond
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Star Magnolia Cologne (2019)
Shiso
Ginger
Magnolia
Neroli
Cedar
Amber
Shiso
Ginger
Magnolia
Neroli
Cedar
AmberIn both
Lemon
Five shared accords:citrusaromaticfresh spicygreenfresh
Only in Menthe Froide
Bergamot
Aldehydes
Petitgrain
Tangerine
Pink Pepper
Peppermint
Mint
Ice
Lavender
Caraway
Ambroxan
Ambergris
Bergamot
Aldehydes
Petitgrain
Tangerine
Pink Pepper
Peppermint
Mint
Ice
Lavender
Caraway
Ambroxan
AmbergrisWhy it might work
- Light over deepStar Magnolia Cologne (2019) brings citrus and aromatic; Menthe Froide brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list lemon, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadCitrus, aromatic, fresh spicy and green run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
What to watch
- One will leadMenthe Froide is voted long lasting and strong; Star Magnolia Cologne (2019) moderate on both. Expect Menthe Froide to lead and Star Magnolia Cologne (2019) to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Menthe Froide, two of Star Magnolia Cologne (2019) over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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