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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.

Star Magnolia Cologne (2019)First · Jo Malone LondonStar Magnolia Cologne (2019)Cologne · 2019 · ★ 3.86
Deep Dark VanillaSecond · DS&DurgaDeep Dark Vanilla2023 · ★ 3.07
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Star Magnolia Cologne (2019)Deep Dark Vanilla
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Star Magnolia Cologne (2019) × Deep Dark Vanilla

Citrus, floral and aromatic meets green, woody and fresh spicy. They share four accords and no 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 Star Magnolia Cologne (2019), blue is Deep Dark Vanilla. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Star Magnolia Cologne (2019)Deep Dark Vanilla
greenboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusfirst
floralfirst
vanillasecond
herbalsecond
sweetsecond
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Star Magnolia Cologne (2019)
LemonLemonShisoShisoGingerGingerMagnoliaMagnoliaNeroliNeroliCedarCedarAmberAmber
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicywoodygreen
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Deep Dark Vanilla
CabreuvaCabreuvaPink PepperPink PepperOrchidOrchidVineVineVanilla LeavesVanilla LeavesCypressCypressDark PatchouliDark PatchouliHayHayVanilla AbsoluteVanilla Absolute
Why it might work
  • Light over deepStar Magnolia Cologne (2019) brings citrus and aromatic; Deep Dark Vanilla brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy, woody and green run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Star Magnolia Cologne (2019) in summer and spring and Deep Dark Vanilla in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Star Magnolia Cologne (2019) is moderate on both, Deep Dark Vanilla moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointDeep Dark Vanilla first, then Star Magnolia Cologne (2019) 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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