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How to Properly Layer Perfumes

Layering scents doesn’t necessarily mean spraying two perfumes directly on top of each other—it can start as early as when you apply a scented lotion after your shower. Or, you can spray one scent on your wrists and another on your neck. Play around with different combinations and don’t be afraid to experiment. As a general rule of thumb, heavier scents should be sprayed first so they don’t overpower their lighter counterparts.

According to Long, there are a few ways you can approach layering. "The easiest is to find a fairly unfussy fragrance that is already built around musk or typical base notes like vanilla, then add something with more complexity on top," she says. "Then you’ll have a high chance of a pleasing remix." Another option is to use a single-note perfume under or over an existing scent. "For example, if you have a favorite citrus fragrance but you feel it doesn’t last, you could put a sandalwood or cedarwood or something similar underneath."

The age of the perfume does not matter when layering. A newer fragrance can be layered with a more vintage scent with little consequence.

Escentric Molecules Molecule 04

First stop: Escentric Molecules, vanguard of the anti-perfume category. The gimmick is that each of their Molecule fragrances only uses one specially crafted scent molecule. Molecule 01 is the most famous one, but I prefer Molecule 04, which employs a more delicate synthetic sandalwood note known as Javanol. It has a vague freshness that reminds me of stones by a freshwater river, plus a spiciness that hits the back of my throat upon first spray but fades into fizziness.

Wear it with…
Tom Ford’s Venetian Bergamot or Maison Louis Marie’s Cassis. Their notes (grapefruit, bergamot, and a modern rose) are always safe bets––but they’re equipped with a little extra oomph when paired with Molecule 04. Bright, sweet, and snug, Molecule 04 gives them a smoky edge that’s not too cloying.

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