How to Layer Perfumes: Create Your Unique Scent
Layering perfumes is a fantastic way to craft a signature scent by blending two different fragrances. This art opens up countless new possibilities to experiment with your favorite perfumes, exploring your fragrance collection to create a unique, personalized scent that’s exclusively yours.
To achieve the best results, select perfumes with similar concentrations so that one doesn’t overpower the other. For a distinctive combination, try pairing perfumes with contrasting notes rather than those with similar profiles. For example, instead of combining florals with other florals, blend florals with woody or oriental scents for added depth and intrigue.
Discovery Sets: Perfect for Experimentation
If you’re new to perfume layering, discovery sets offer an ideal starting point. Our sets, for instance, feature four of our most iconic scents, providing countless combinations to experiment with.
From the ICONS Discovery Set, we recommend layering “Jump Up and Kiss Me Ecstatic” – a vibrant, floral-driven scent – with “Queen Anne Rock Rose” for a warm, alluring floral experience that’s perfect for any occasion.
The Perfect Pair: A Love Story in Fragrance
Each pair features a perfume with bolder, traditionally masculine notes, alongside a fragrance with softer, feminine accents. Both share key ingredients, complementing each other to create a harmonious duo – just like the perfect match.
Guide to Perfume Layering
Explore the art of perfume pairing with our guide, designed to help you blend scents in exciting new ways:
Floral
Delicate and captivating, florals range from fresh spring blooms to heady, intoxicating blossoms.
*Classic Notes:* Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, Violet
*Pair With:*
– **Citrus**: Freshens and lightens florals.
– **Fruity**: Adds richness and energy.
– **Woody**: Cools and deepens floral fragrances.
– **Oriental**: Infuses florals with exotic warmth.
Citrus
Bright and invigorating, citrus scents bring energy and sparkle to any blend.
*Classic Notes:* Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Mandarin
*Pair With:*
– **Woody**: Adds earthy depth.
– **Fruity**: Creates a sweet, zesty cocktail.
– **Fougere**: Adds freshness to herbaceous accords.
– **Chypre**: Brightens chypre’s mysterious layers.
Fruity
Playful and juicy, fruity notes add sweetness to a scent profile.
*Classic Notes:* Peach, Rhubarb, Berries
*Pair With:*
– **Floral**: Energizes floral bouquets.
– **Gourmand**: Enhances sweet, edible qualities.
– **Chypre**: Lifts the dryness of chypre.
Chypre
Rich and woody, chypre is earthy and grounded, often with a mossy base.
*Classic Notes:* Oakmoss, Patchouli, Rock Rose
*Pair With:*
– **Floral**: Softens with romantic nuances.
– **Oriental**: Adds spicy warmth.
– **Woody**: Amplifies its dryness and depth.
Ozonic / Aquatic
Refreshing and cool, reminiscent of fresh air or ocean breezes.
*Classic Notes:* Sea Salt, Watermelon, Galbanum
*Pair With:*
– **Citrus**: Adds zest to cool blue notes.
– **Floral**: Creates light, breezy floral scents.
– **Woody**: Grounds and adds earthiness.
Fougere
Herbaceous and green with depth, fougere is aromatic yet fresh.
*Classic Notes:* Lavender, Vetiver, Geranium
*Pair With:*
– **Woody**: Deepens the composition.
– **Floral**: Adds warmth and softness.
– **Citrus**: Brightens with vibrant energy.
Woody
From rich and smoky to fresh and smooth, woody scents are diverse and grounding.
*Classic Notes:* Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Hinoki, Oud
*Pair With:*
– **Oriental**: Adds depth and mystery.
– **Citrus**: Brings lightness.
– **Gourmand**: Sweetens with vanilla or cocoa.
– **Floral**: Adds brightness to deep woods.
– **Aquatic**: Lightens and refreshes.
Oriental
Warm, rich, and spicy, oriental scents are ancient and multi-layered.
*Classic Notes:* Cardamom, Black Pepper, Frankincense
*Pair With:*
– **Floral**: Adds romantic allure.
– **Fruity**: Creates a tantalizing, spicy twist.
– **Aquatic**: Adds depth to ozonic freshness.
– **Woody**: Enhances warmth and resinous richness.
Gourmand
Delicious and comforting, gourmand scents range from sweet to savory.
*Classic Notes:* Vanilla, Cocoa, Milk, Coffee
*Pair With:*
– **Fruity**: Adds juiciness to sweetness.
– **Floral**: Lightens with delicate charm.
– **Woody**: Brings candy-like allure to dry woods.
– **Oriental**: Blends spices and sweetness for an exotic treat.