How To Layer Fragrances

Recently I uploaded a video on my Youtube channel that was sharing some of my favorite fragrance layering combinations. One of the commenters on that video wanted to know how I actually go about fragrance layering, so I decided to share my fragrance layering tips!

Why Layer?

Fragrance layering can refer to layering a fragrance with a body lotion, oil, or another fragrance. Often times people layer fragrances to help with longevity and to help the scent be more potent. Other times people layer fragrances to come up with their own unique concoctions.

My Rules Of Layering

• Use similar scented lotions or body oils to pair with fragrances. This is the most common way that I layer. The oils/lotions don’t need to exactly mimic the fragrance, but they should be in the same family. For instance, if I’m wearing a rose scent, I will typically layer with a rose scented body lotion as opposed to a fruity lotion. When I don’t have a lotion that matches well with my fragrance, I use an unscented lotion. Sometimes, I will spray some of my fragrance into my unscented lotion and spread that over my body before actually applying my fragrance.
• When layering 2 fragrances, choose fragrances that have something in common. The easiest way to layer 2 different fragrances is to make sure they have some sort of prominent note in common. Doing this, will amplify that particular note. For example, if I have a tropical floral scent that I want to smell even more tropical, I may layer it with a coconut scented fragrance.
• Layer fragrances that don’t necessarily smell alike, but they compliment each other. I like to do this when I feel like experimenting. It’s a little more risky than the last tip, but it can result in a whole new fragrance experience. An example of this would be pairing a fruity scent with a milky scent that ends up smelling like a fruity milkshake!

• Test out your fragrance combos before wearing them full body. This rule is one that I learned the hard way. It’s not fun to spray on 2 fragrances that you love, only to find out that they smell horrible together. To prevent this from happening to me, I will usually spray my hand with the 2 fragrances, let them dry, and then go from there. Sometimes I also will just smell the nozzles of the fragrances together.
• When layering, apply the heavier fragrance first. When it comes to actually spraying my fragrances on, I will typically spray down the heavier of the two fragrances first. I find that this tends to work better because if done the opposite way, the heavier fragrance may overtake the lighter one. I personally spray the fragrances right over top of each other, but you can really do whatever you prefer. Some people like to spray each fragrance next to each other or spray different body parts with different scents.

THE FINAL & MOST IMPORTANT RULE

There are no rules!!! This should be fun. Layering fragrances is a great way to experiment and have fun with your collection, no matter how big or small it is. Try it out and see what you like. You may find that you don’t like to layer at all, and that is perfectly ok too!

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