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My Imperfect Life
My Imperfect Life
Naomi Jamieson

11 perfume layering lessons from a fragrance expert—so you can create your own original scent

Scent layering: pictured four pipettes with brightly colored liquid alongside a picture of a single perfume bottle with orange liquid inside/ in a pink and cream template

Scent layering is an easy way to either boost the longevity of your best perfumes or add your own signature touch to your favorite fragrances—but how do we do it and which perfume notes are the most complimentary? We asked the experts to break down exactly how to go about layering perfumes…

You can approach scent layering in two different ways, either by performing your own bit of alchemy and combining two perfumes to create your own, unique concoction (like Gigi Hadid’s ‘skin scent’ layering trick) or by literally layering yourself in one scent, through your moisturizers, body washes and so on, to make help the aroma last throughout the day. 

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