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 Magnolia Cologne (2019)First · Jo Malone LondonStar Magnolia Cologne (2019)Cologne · 2019 · ★ 3.86
Menthe FroideSecond · Aura PerfumeMenthe FroideEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.05
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Star Magnolia Cologne (2019)Menthe Froide
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Star Magnolia Cologne (2019) × Menthe Froide

Citrus, floral and aromatic meets green, amber and aromatic. They share five 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 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)
ShisoShisoGingerGingerMagnoliaMagnoliaNeroliNeroliCedarCedarAmberAmber
In both
Lemon
Five shared accords:
citrusaromaticfresh spicygreenfresh
Only in Menthe Froide
BergamotBergamotAldehydesAldehydesPetitgrainPetitgrainTangerineTangerinePink PepperPink PepperPeppermintPeppermintMintMintIceIceLavenderLavenderCarawayCarawayAmbroxanAmbroxanAmbergrisAmbergris
Why 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.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
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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