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.

Programme Homme CologneFirst · LancômeProgramme Homme CologneCologne · 1987 · ★ 4.32
Magie Noire ParfumSecond · LancômeMagie Noire ParfumParfum · 1978 · ★ 4.50
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Programme Homme Cologne × Magie Noire Parfum

Fresh spicy, amber and aromatic meets woody, green and amber. 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 Programme Homme Cologne, blue is Magie Noire Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Programme Homme CologneMagie Noire Parfum
amberboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
greenboth
earthyboth
fresh spicyfirst
warm spicysecond
balsamicsecond
citrusfirst
animalicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Programme Homme Cologne
BasilBasilLimeLimeLemonLemonGeraniumGeraniumLavenderLavenderLabdanumLabdanumOlibanumOlibanum
In both
Oakmoss
Five shared accords:
amberaromaticwoodygreenearthy
Only in Magie Noire Parfum
GalbanumGalbanumCassisCassisCassiaCassiaBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseHyacinthHyacinthRaspberryRaspberryBergamotBergamotHoneyHoneyNarcissusNarcissusOrris RootOrris RootTuberoseTuberoseCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepProgramme Homme Cologne brings aromatic; Magie Noire Parfum brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list oakmoss, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, aromatic, woody and green run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixAmber and green are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
  • One will leadMagie Noire Parfum is voted eternal and enormous; Programme Homme Cologne long lasting and moderate. Expect Magie Noire Parfum to lead and Programme Homme Cologne to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Magie Noire Parfum, two of Programme Homme Cologne over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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