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Layering a fragrance is a term often spoken about or described as if coming from the circle of evolved perfume users. It comes across as an act of perfumery that is preserved for the experts; the select few. For the scores of common users, it feels like a level of game that they are yet to reach. But that’s really the not the case. And yet again, we at Dopamine Perfumes & Fragrances are here to simply the myth of layering scents. What it implies and what is our view on perfume layer. Read on
What is Perfume Layering?
The term ‘Perfume Layering’ itself has two layers – as in it has two meanings. For some people, ‘how to layer perfume’ means wearing two different perfumes together, at the same time. Like mixing red color with yellow to orange. Let’s call it ‘Method 1’. Whereas when some say, ‘how to layer a fragrance’ they mean how to apply a particular perfume with other complementary products and techniques to truly relish the fragrance and make it long lasting. This is ‘Method 2’.
Both definitions and methods are correct. However, both have different objectives. Method 1 is all about customizing the fragrance experience and making it personal and unique by mixing two different fragrances. Method 2 is about enhancing the experience of one fragrance by making it perform its best on your skin and making it last long. Let’s quickly breakdown the two methods for better understanding.
Layering scents of two different perfumes
Every perfume is bouquet of scents of different ingredients. The choice ingredients are an art and the combined scent of this creation gives a perfume its character. Like fresh or sweet or deep & warm, or light and airy etc. When you layer one perfume which has its own character with another, their characters combine to create to new, unique scent. It can be a hit, or it can be a miss. But it will be your baby. At Dopamine Perfumes & Fragrances, we believe that this is not a great practice because you lose the essence of each perfume. And for you to truly arrive at your signature combination needs time, experiment and knowledge.
Layering fragrance to enhance the experience
This form of layering simply means beefing the fragrance by following a scientific application routine and/ or adding complementary products of the same fragrance, like deodorants, body mist, body lotion etc to beef up the scent. This is an informed way of using a perfume and is not subject to experiment. It’s one of the best perfumes layering combinations which aids in getting a long-lasting experience. At Dopamine Perfumes & Fragrances, when we refer to perfume layer, we speak about this layer, and in fact, actively advocate it.
How to Layer Perfumes the Right Way
If you are wondering how to layer fragrances to truly enhance the scent experience of your perfume, here’s the answer
Expand the Product suite of the Same Fragrance
If you have a favourite perfume, see if that fragrance is available as a Deodorant, Shower Gel or Lotion. That’s the starting point of Layering for Method 2. Dopamine Perfume’s most loved product Intimate For Him Perfume is also available in Intimate For Him Deodorant form. Most customers buy both and use the Deo as an added perfume layer
Preparing the Skin
The best time to apply perfume is after bath when your skin is clean and hydrated. If your perfume fragrance is available in the form Shower Gel, that’s the best option. If you must apply the perfume during other times, make sure your skin is clean and hydrated.
Moisturise the Skin
Use a scented body lotion, preferably of the same fragrance as your perfume, to hydrate your skin, especially to the pulse points, where your body heat is the maximum leading to diffusion of the fragrance. The fragrance oil in the perfume lingers longer on moisturised skin making the fragrance last longer.
Ensure you correctly apply the Perfume
Spritz on all your pulse points – wrists, behind the ears, on your forearms etc and spray it from a 15 cms distance so the molecules spread well on your skin. This will help in creating a wider perfume layer. Remember, 1 – 2 spritz on more pulse points is far more effective than big sprays at lesser pulse points
Add more layers
Top this ritual up by adding a Deodorant/ Body Mist of the same fragrance. The areas of application of Deos and Perfumes are different and using the Deodorant of the same fragrance at your sweaty private parts will help as a form of fragrance layer. Does and Perfumes of the same fragrance are a great perfume layering combo
Best Perfume Layering Combos to Try
We have covered our preferred method of layering scents which is to enhance the experience and longevity of the same fragrance. However, you must also have the answer to how to layer two different perfumes together. While we do not advocate it, let’s clarify how it works.
Create your Unique Scent
The objective of this form of perfume layer is to explore a bespoke scent by mixing perfumes that complementary or contrasting notes. This not only helps in layering the fragrance, it also helps in creating your own unique identity.
Experimentative Process
This form of layering fragrance is an art involving experimentation and reasonable understanding of notes and accords in a perfume. You may find your signature scent instantly or you may never find it all!
Begin by Layering scents with Complementary Notes
You can start with fragrances with overlapping or similar scent profiles. For example, layer the fresh, refreshing scents notes of Dopamine Success For Him Perfume with the green notes of Dopamine Memories For Him.
Play around with Contrasting Notes
If you are in the mood to experiment a lot, you can layer contrasting scents like a warm cozy scent with a light and airy profile. But do not that by layering such scents you are taking a risk of it becoming a not so pleasing fragrance. Read and understand about notes and accords beforehand.
Best Perfume for Layering – Top Picks from Dopamine Perfumes & Fragrances
Success For Him Parfum with Success For Him Deodorant
Dopamine Success For Him is a blend curated for wearing at Work, an ideal Office Fragrance. It is one of the most energetic scents for men which blends Fresh scents with White Floral notes.
Intimate For Him Parfum with Intimate For Him Deodorant
The highest selling fragrance from our Stable, Dopamine Intimate For Him is an intoxicating fragrance which is warm, cozy, and spicy. Its one the best date perfume in the market today.
Memories For Him with Memories For Him Deodorant
Dopamine Memories For Him takes a leaf out of history as it combines the Fourgere accord with aromatic Nutmeg and woody Vetiver. It gives it a great masculine scent which is ideal for wearing at parties or social events.
Driven For Him with Driven For Him Deodorant
Dopamine’s Driven For Him is an ode to such classy men where we have combined the soft & edgy fragrance of Flint rock combined with Vetiver and Grapefruit. It’s a light, airy and classy fragrance which makes it a great day time perfume.
Conclusion
Perfume Layers has different meanings – either mix two different perfumes as layering scents, or enhance the same scent by layering fragrances from complementary products like Deos, Body Mists, Lotions etc. How to layer perfume depends on which of the two objectives you wish to achieve. At Dopamine Perfumes, we strongly believe that layering two different perfumes is an experimentative and risky process. In the absence of adequate understating of notes and accords, this quest of creating a unique fragrance can become a zero-sum game.
Instead, we advocate, layering scents for the purpose of enriching the experience of the perfume scent you love the most. This is done by adding other complementary products of the same fragrance and following the correct technique of how to layer fragrances.
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