If your current fragrance is: Bright & citrusy, like grapefruit, orange, or lime...
Try adding in notes of: Creamy gourmand, like coconut, vanilla, or cardamom.
If your current fragrance is: Sultry & spicy, like patchouli, musk, or cinnamon...
Try adding in notes of: Fresh florals, like violet, jasmine, or bluebell.
If your current fragrance is: Romantic & flirty, like peony, pink peppercorn, or wisteria...
Try adding in notes of: Warm woods, like amber, sandalwood, or incense.
How to: Fragrance Layering
Looking for a truly signature scent? Even if you don't consider yourself a mixologist, we've got a few expert tips on creating your perfect fragrance cocktail!
Though not an entirely new concept, fragrance layering is the latest craze in curating an aromatic blend that's uniquely you. Whether you prefer fresh, zingy citrus or smoky, woodsy notes, let us guide you through the process of mixing and matching your perfumes with ease.
Layer By Layer
The art of fragrance layering doesn't have to be complicated, but it should be complex. There are essentially three note layers to keep in mind: 1. A base (heavy & grounding), 2. A middle (soft & subtle), and 3. A top (bright & fresh). The scent secret is to choose a base note like vanilla or musk, and then add brighter notes – like citrus, herbs, fruits, or florals – in the middle and on top.
The best way to enhance and customize your scent is by layering bath and body and perfume formats. This is because fragrance tends to hold better when applied onto hydrated, well-moisturized skin. While any lotion will do, prepping skin with a scented body wash and lotion matched to your signature scent can create a fully immersive fragrance experience. The result? Ultra-smooth skin and an intricate, intoxicating blend that subtly lingers throughout the day.
Your Spritz Re-mixed
How do you know which scents play well together? Well, it's sort of an experiment, but you can start with a few techniques to get a desirable olfactory experience.
One way you can experiment is by mixing scents with two or more similar notes, like gardenia + vanilla or pink peppercorn + ylang-ylang. Or, try the opposite and start with a warmer base and add a fruity top note for a more interesting scent contrast. Either way, have fun trying out new concoctions until you find one that fits your mood or personality!
If you're feeling stuck, here are a few scent combinations to get you started:
A Final Note
Although fragrance layering is really more of an art than a science, there are a few DOs and DON'Ts to ensure you end up with an A+ result:
DO keep in mind your base note, middle notes, and top notes.
DON'T layer two complex or heavy fragrances together.
DO brighten deeper notes with fresh, citrusy ones.
DON'T layer more than three scents at a time as to not overpower your re-mix.
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