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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.

When in RioFirst · Sol de JaneiroWhen in Rio2023 · ★ 4.25
Lotus Blossom & Water LilySecond · Jo Malone LondonLotus Blossom & Water LilyEDC · 2008 · ★ 3.81
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When in RioLotus Blossom & Water Lily
Harmony pairing

When in Rio × Lotus Blossom & Water Lily

Vanilla, powdery and amber meets floral, citrus and woody. They share six accords and four 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 When in Rio, blue is Lotus Blossom & Water Lily. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

When in RioLotus Blossom & Water Lily
citrusboth
amberboth
white floralboth
powderyboth
woodyboth
aquaticboth
vanillafirst
floralsecond
sweetfirst
fruityfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in When in Rio
PearPearVanillaVanilla
In both
BergamotJasmineAmberSandalwood
Six shared accords:
powderyamberwhite floralwoodycitrusaquatic
Only in Lotus Blossom & Water Lily
GrapefruitGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeLotusLotusWater LilyWater LilyHoneysuckleHoneysuckleFreesiaFreesiaMuskMuskGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodIncenseIncense
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLotus Blossom & Water Lily brings citrus; When in Rio brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, jasmine, amber and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, amber, white floral and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: When in Rio is weak and moderate, Lotus Blossom & Water Lily moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointWhen in Rio first, then Lotus Blossom & Water Lily 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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