How-to
How to layer fragrance properly
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Layering means wearing more than one fragrance at a time. Done well, it's the cheapest way to build a scent that's actually yours. Done badly, it's a headache by 11am.
Start with a base
Your base should be the heavier scent. Something woody, ambery, or musky. Spray it on your skin first and let it dry for thirty seconds.
Add a top
Now spray a lighter scent over it - usually a citrus, floral, or fresh green. The base sits underneath, the top lifts above. The two should complement, not compete.
Combinations that work
- Cedarwood + bergamot. Mondays under Basking in Our Own Light. Clean and grounded.
- Amber + jasmine. Daily Dose under Basking in Our Own Light. Warm with a bright lift.
- Oud + bergamot. We Have the Night under Basking in Our Own Light. Heavy base, sharp top.
- Leather + cedarwood. Odd Duck under Mondays. Dry, sharp, distinctive.
The rule
Never layer two heavy scents. Two ambers, two ouds, two strong florals - they'll fight. One does the depth, the other does the brightness. That's the whole game.