31-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- South China Morning Post
What is scent layering? Techniques, combinations and examples from fragrance experts
When it comes to a beauty routine, scent might just be the most personal part, and fragrance lovers are becoming increasingly creative with theirs. The most recent trend? Scent layering.
There seems to be more freedom now when it comes to
personalising scents , with influencers taking to social media to share how they layer theirs and perfume companies revealing their favourite combinations.
But how do you create something that smells great without going nose blind? How do you avoid overwhelming a room the moment you walk in?
At its simplest, scent layering is an easy way to
build up and add depth to a fragrance . Industry insiders explain how to scent layer the right way.
'To make your fragrance last longer, try layering a scented body cream first, layered with your perfume of choice,' says British perfumer and cosmetics company founder
Jo Malone . 'This always has a long-lasting impact.'
Scent layering is an easy way to build up and add depth to a fragrance. Photo: Shutterstock
For many, layering fragrances is like putting together an outfit, piece by piece.