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How to Layer Perfumes to Create Your Own Signature Scent

Faith Xue has worked in digital beauty for 10 years and is currently Bustle Digital Group's executive beauty director. She was Byrdie's editorial director for seven years.

Michelle Regalado is a seasoned editor, fact-checker, and content strategist with expertise in women's lifestyle news.

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There's no better compliment than being asked, "What are you wearing?" Scent is such an intimate expression and being told you smell good is just about as good as it gets. A creative way to personalize your perfume and achieve an exclusive “signature” scent is by dabbling in fragrance cocktailing. Layering scents to create your own bespoke blend can be intimidating, but can yield exciting results with these few expert tips. We spoke with the pros and asked their advice on how to layer perfumes and create a unique scent you'll be proud to flaunt.

Meet the Expert

• Laurice Rahme is the founder and CEO of iconic fragrance house Bond No. 9.
• Pia Long is a perfumer and co-founder of Olfiction Limited, a UK-based fragrance consultancy.
  

Urtekram No Perfume Body Lotion

Inhaltsstoffe:
Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract*, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Glycerin**, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearateZea Mays (corn) starch*, Coco CaprylateGlyceryl Stearate SE, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Glyceryl Caprylate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Beta-Sitosterolsqualene *aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau, **aus natürlicher Herkunft

Die Rezeptur aus Mandelöl, Jojoba und Klettensamenöl sowie Sheabutter sorgt für eine ausgeglichene Fett-Feuchtigkeitsbalance.

Die Lotion wird vom deutschen Allergie- und Asthmabund e.V. (DAAB) empfohlen und ist NATRUE zertifiziert.

Inhaltsstoffe:
Aqua (Water), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arctium Lappa Seed Oil*, Cera Alba (white Beeswax) extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil* *aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau

Our favorite best-smelling body lotions

• Best overall scented body lotion:EOS Shea Better Body Lotion, $9
• Best long-lasting fragrance body lotion:KOPARI Tahitian Vanilla Hydrating Body Milk Lotion, $24
• Best drugstore body lotion:NIVEA Oil Infused Body Lotion, $7
• Best body lotion on Amazon:OSANA Body Lotion Dual Pack, $14
• Best body lotion for dry skin:Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Find Comfort Hydrating Body Lotion, $28
• Best hydrating body lotion:Glossier Body Hero Daily Perfecting Lotion, $28
• Best body lotion for sensitive skin:Dionis Goat Milk Skincare Scented Lotion, $15
• Best body lotion with coconut oil:Vaseline Radiant X Even Tone Nourishing Body Lotion, $13

Original video courtesy of Shauna Beni-Haynes

Shea Better Body Lotion

Aside from the golf ball-shaped lip balms, EOS has also become very popular for its vanilla cashmere body lotion. The lotion has a very strong and sweet aroma, and it's heavy on the vanilla notes, giving off a warm and creamy vibe. “This lotion works wonders on my dry skin. I like to apply it right after I get out of the shower all over my legs and arms, and it makes my skin feel so soft and moisturized,” says Shauna Beni-Haynes, Teen Vogue commerce editor. “The formula absorbs into the skin with just a few rubs, and it dries down with no greasiness or sticky residue.”

• Pros: Formulated with sustainable shea butter
• Cons: The fragrance wears off after a few hours of wear
• Scent: Warm Vanilla
• Key Ingredients: Whipped vanilla, soft musk, cozy caramel
• Best for: Dry skin

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Best long-lasting fragrance body lotion: KOPARI Tahitian Vanilla Hydrating Body Milk Lotion

Original video courtesy of Shauna Beni-Haynes

Tahitian Vanilla Hydrating Body Milk Lotion

“Whenever I apply this lotion all over my body, I find that I'm less itchy, which is a major bonus for me, since I tend to always be scratching my skin,” says Shauna. The formula is packed with yummy-smelling ingredients like coconut oil, chamomile, and shea butter. As soon you apply it to the skin, you'll notice that it is absorbed quickly with just a few circular massages and doesn't leave any greasiness or residue behind. It also leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth."

• Pros: Formulated with chamomile extract, which helps fight inflammation
• Cons: Expensive
• Scent: Tahitian vanilla
• Key Ingredients: Organic Chamomile Extract, Coconut Oil:
• Best for: All Skin Types

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Original video courtesy of Shauna Beni-Haynes

Bath & Body Works

Aroma Eucalyptus Lavender Moisturizing Body Lotion

Bath & Body Works

“I received this body lotion in a skin care gift set and became obsessed with it after the first pump,” says Shauna. The bottle design feels very elevated and heavy, with smooth ridges along the edges. I like to use it right after a nighttime shower before hopping into bed. It has a heavy eucalyptus fragrance that makes me feel calm and at peace. The lotion also feels very lightweight and hydrating on my skin. There's also a matching body wash and shower steamers," says Shauna.

• Pros: Infused with the good stuff (natural essential oils)
• Cons: The aroma may be too strong for those with sensitive noses
• Scent: Eucalyptus lavender
• Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, aloe, and shea butter
• Best for: All skin types and those who like intoxicating fragrances]