We all want a scent that truly reflects who we are and leaves a lasting impression on others. It can be disappointing to come across someone wearing the same perfume as you, as it takes away your sense of individuality.
But don’t worry! There’s a wonderful solution called fragrance layering. By combining different scents, you can create a customised scent that is exclusively yours.
Read on as we share some layering tips and the best fragrance layering combos to try out!
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How to Layer Fragrances?
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Layering fragrances is like creating a symphony of scents on your skin and mastering this art requires a little know-how.
The secret lies in choosing two fragrances with similar base notes and distinct top notes. Why? Because matching base notes ensure a seamless blend, while different top notes add a unique twist to your scent.
Picture it like this: the base notes lay the foundation, while the top notes dance atop, creating a captivating melody of scents.
The Best Way to Layer Your Fragrances
When it comes to layering fragrances, where you apply them matters just as much as what you’re applying.
One trick is to spritz one fragrance behind your ear and the other on your wrists. This way, the scents mingle as you move, creating a unique scent around you. Another option is to apply both fragrances in the same spot, like on your wrists or neck. This intensifies the blend, making it more potent and long-lasting.
So, find your rhythm, choose which ever suits you best, and let your scent shine. However you’d also want to be mindful of overpowering. Avoid layering fragrances that clash or overpower each other, as it can create an unpleasant scent combination.
Fragrance Layering Combos
YSL Le Parfum & Bath and Body Works Into The Night
The fusion of Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum with Bath and Body Works Into The Night offers a captivating blend of warm spices and alluring notes. This combination evokes a timeless, feminine allure, perfect for a night on the town. With its light-as-air mist, it’s effortlessly layerable, ensuring a delicately scented experience that lingers beautifully.
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum retails for RM545 (50ml) on Sephora and Bath and Body Works Into The Night for RM100 on Bath & Body Works.
Prada Paradoxe Eau De Parfum & Victoria’s Secret Pure Seduction
The sophisticated allure of Prada Paradoxe intertwines with the seductive charm of Pure Seduction, creating a mesmerising olfactory journey. This blend offers a harmonious balance between elegance and sensuality, perfect for those seeking an unforgettable fragrance experience.
Prada Paradoxe Eau De Parfum retails for RM560 (50ml) on Sephora and Victoria’s Secret Pure Seduction for RM109 on Victoria’s Secret Beauty.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau De Parfum & Victoria’s Secret Sparkling Crème
This fragrance layering combos is like combining elegance with a touch of sparkle. Good Girl has this yummy smell of almonds and coffee, while Sparkling Crème from Victoria’s Secret adds a fun twist with its pink champagne and blackcurrant ice notes. Wear them together, and you’re ready to shine all night long.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau De Parfum retails for RM429 (50ml) on Sephora and Victoria’s Secret Sparkling Crème RM109 on Beauty Spot.
Kayali Vanilla & Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla
Combining the luxurious Kayali Vanilla, infused with amber and vanilla, with the delightful Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla, featuring whipped vanilla and cashmere, produces a deliciously sweet and refined fragrance.
The vanilla orchid, jasmine, and warm amber in Kayali’s blend effortlessly blend with the soft cashmere in Bare Vanilla, resulting in a captivating scent that radiates warmth and charm. It’s like wrapping yourself in comforting layers of sweetness, perfect for any occasions.
Kayali Vanilla retails for RM600 on Fragrance Myra and Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla for RM109 on Victoria’s Secret Beauty.
Juliette Has A Gun Vanilla Vibes & Victoria’s Secret Vanilla Splash
With Juliette’s enchanting Vanilla Vibes, featuring sea salt, orchid, and tonka bean, and Victoria’s Secret’s irresistible Bare Vanilla Splash, boasting coconut flower and lotus, you’re in for a tantalising treat.
The sea salt and orchid of Vanilla Vibes dance harmoniously with the coconut flower and lotus of Bare Vanilla Splash, creating a fresh yet indulgent fragrance experience. It surely gives you vibes of taking a refreshing dip in a tropical paradise, surrounded by the alluring scent of blooming flowers.
Juliette Has A Gun Vanilla Vibes retails for RM628 on Amaris Beauty and Victoria’s Secret Vanilla Splash for RM109 on Victoria’s Secret Beauty.
Skylar Vanilla Sky & YSL Libre Intense Eau De Parfum
Both these scents shout out freedom in their own unique ways. YSL Libre Intense Eau De Parfum blends French lavender and Moroccan orange blossom for a suave and sensual experience, while Skylar Vanilla Sky transports you to cosy moments with warm vanilla and cappuccino notes.
Layering them together makes you feel like you can embrace every moment that comes your way.
Skylar Vanilla Sky retails for RM425.79 on Skylar and YSL Libre Intense Eau De Parfum for RM535 (50ml) on Sephora.
Sol De Janeiro Cheirosa 62 & Prada Paradoxe Eau De Parfum
We love these two fragrance layering combinations! Sol De Janeiro Cheirosa 62 brings a warm and delicious scent with pistachio and salted caramel notes, while Parada Paradoxe Eau De Parfum captures the essence of the ever-evolving Prada woman with floral and warm spicy tones.
Together, they make you feel like you have the power to take on anything, embracing your uniqueness and confidence with every spritz.
Sol De Janeiro Cheirosa 62 retails for RM118 (90ml) on Sephora and Parada Paradoxe Eau De Parfum for RM560 (50ml) on Sephora.
Bath and Body Works Dream Bright & YSL Mon Paris Eau De Parfum
For those who love fresh floral notes, this fragrance layering combo is the best option.
Bath and Body Works Dream Bright offers a floral-fruity dream with sapphire berries and night-blooming orchid, while YSL Mon Paris Eau De Parfum embodies the romantic essence of Paris with warm florals and raspberry. Together, they create an unforgettable and bold scent experience, reminiscent of strolling through a blooming garden in the city of love.
Bath and Body Works Dream Bright retails for RM99 on Bath & Body Works and YSL Mon Paris Eau De Parfum for RM525 (50ml) on Sephora.
Phlur Vanilla Skin & Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Both are incredible brands and, when they’re combined, it’s a fragrance lover’s dream. Phlur Vanilla Skin offers a unique twist on vanilla with spicy undertones and a cosy blend of cashmere and sandalwood.
TheBaccarat Rouge 540, on the other hand, offers a poetic touch with breezy jasmine and woody cedar notes. Together, they create a multidimensional scent experience that’s both intoxicating and elegant, like a whispered embrace of amber and floral warmth.
Phlur Vanilla Skin retails for RM94.62 on Phlur and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 for RM1,420 on Bakhache Luxuries.
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