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Layering Lab

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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.

Magnificent GoldFirst · Yves Saint LaurentMagnificent GoldEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.35
OuvertureSecond · XerjoffOuvertureEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.16
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Magnificent Gold × Ouverture

Vanilla, powdery and oud meets woody, amber and citrus. They share five accords and two 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 Magnificent Gold, blue is Ouverture. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Magnificent GoldOuverture
woodyboth
vanillaboth
warm spicyboth
sweetboth
balsamicboth
ambersecond
powderyfirst
oudfirst
citrussecond
greensecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Magnificent Gold
SaffronSaffronPink PepperPink PepperWhite OudWhite OudMuskMusk
In both
VanillaSandalwood
Five shared accords:
vanillawoodywarm spicysweetbalsamic
Only in Ouverture
Fig LeafFig LeafOrangeOrangeMagnoliaMagnoliaCinnamonCinnamonYlang-YlangYlang-YlangIndian JasmineIndian JasmineBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseAmberAmberCashmere WoodCashmere WoodIncenseIncense
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceOuverture brings amber; Magnificent Gold brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadVanilla, woody, warm spicy and sweet run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Magnificent Gold is long lasting and moderate, Ouverture long lasting and moderate, 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 pointMagnificent Gold first, then Ouverture 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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