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.

Joie de VieFirst · Michael Malul LondonJoie de Vie2019 · ★ 3.84
Jet Black HorizonSecond · Michael Malul LondonJet Black Horizon2024 · ★ 4.71
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Joie de Vie × Jet Black Horizon

Floral, powdery and violet meets citrus, aromatic and woody. They share two 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 Joie de Vie, blue is Jet Black Horizon. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Joie de VieJet Black Horizon
citrusboth
woodyboth
floralfirst
aromaticsecond
white floralsecond
fresh spicysecond
greensecond
ambersecond
powderyfirst
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Joie de Vie
LotusLotusApple BlossomApple BlossomMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeVioletVioletMagnoliaMagnoliaJasmineJasmineMuskMusk
In both
Woody Notes
Two shared accords:
citruswoody
Only in Jet Black Horizon
BergamotBergamotMintMintCloveCloveOrange BlossomOrange BlossomClary SageClary SageLavenderLavenderAmberAmberPatchouliPatchouliCoffeeCoffee
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenJoie de Vie brings floral; Jet Black Horizon brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list woody notes, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Joie de Vie is moderate on both, Jet Black Horizon 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 pointJoie de Vie first, then Jet Black Horizon 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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