Hop onto the trend of perfume layering! Here are the best summer combinations

Rules of layering

Creating your own unique fragrance is not the only advantage of this technique, which is now a craze among perfume enthusiasts. Layering also allows you to tailor your scent to your mood or occasion, making the cloud of scent around you last longer while giving your creative self a chance to play around a little. But this game has its own rules, which are worth following (at least at the beginning). Before you master the art and start breaking them.

Choose two or three perfumes that you want to combine, so that the result is not too much for your senses (and those of the people around you). If the fragrances share a common ingredient, there’s a good chance they will work well together. And it doesn’t matter if they come from different families. Experimenting and combining the unexpected is allowed, of course, but you may want to hold back when it comes to combining two very intense fragrances, as otherwise the result could be distracting. And once you’ve picked your favourites, start with the heavier fragrance, applying the lighter one over it – that way it also gets a chance to shine. 

Summer encourages us to embrace playfulness and try new things. So go ahead and discover new combinations that are perfect for warm and sunny days!

Water and the magic of faraway lands

Imagine standing on a rocky cliff and breathing in fresh air interlaced with sea salt. That’s exactly what aquatic fragrances are like. They are the epitome of lightness, purity and a relaxing summer mood. This is what makes them the perfect partner for oriental perfumes that are heavier, more expressive, sensual, slightly mysterious and full of exotic ingredients. 

The combination of aquatic and oriental notes adds depth to the resulting fragrance and accentuates the more subtle aquatic notes beautifully. A fresh fragrance for everyday wear can easily become a perfume that’s ideal for an open-air summer party. Try giving this a go with the men’s perfumes Dolce&Gabbana The One for Men Intense and Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme Eau Intense or combine the aquatic HERMÈS Eau des Merveilles Bleue for women with the oriental HERMÈS L'Ombre Des Merveilles. 

Delicate flowers intertwined with wood

Soft floral perfumes have the femininity and fragrant power of roses, jasmine and other favourite flowers, only with an even softer, powdery-to-creamy touch. Their position on the fragrance wheel is directly opposite the perfumes from the dry wood family, which are warm and earthy and whose hallmark is a smoky aroma often complemented by the scent of leather. 

They are completely different, but the rule about opposites attracting definitely applies here. The flowers soften the masculine nature of the dry wood, creating a very pleasant, cosy aroma. Discover this combination by pairing the unisex fragrances Maison Margiela REPLICA Bubble Bath and Maison Margiela REPLICA Under the stars or try combining Reminiscence Dolce Riviera and Reminiscence Rose Tentation. 

Oriental flowers with an aromatic fragrance

You can also utilise the power of contrasts when combining oriental floral perfumes with aromatic ones. In the first fragrance group, flowers intertwine with subtle notes of spice or incense, creating a delicate, elegant and slightly spicy impression. On the other hand, aromatic perfumes harness the fresh and crisp notes of herbs such as sage, mint, rosemary or basil, combined with lavender or woody accents. 

The seemingly disparate pair makes a good impression when side by side, combining freshness with spiciness, which is the most original and sexy combination. Trying the unisex perfumes Parfums De Marly Layton and Parfums De Marly Galloway together will make you fall in love with fragrance layering. 

This game full of unexpected twists, turns and new pairings is fun! Will you join us for a summer full of fragrance layering?