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The art of layering

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Editorial still: the art of layering, rendered as gold points of light

Two scents can tell a story neither could alone. A short guide to wearing fragrances together.

Layering is less about mixing and more about sequence. The heavier scent goes on first and closest to the skin; the lighter one sits on top, like a veil.

Start with a base

Choose something with resin or wood in its heart. Nocturne and Smoke & Velvet both hold their shape well, so a brighter scent can move above them without disappearing.

Add light, not volume

Bergamot Vesper or Ivory Hours over a darker base reads as one composition with two moods. Keep the top layer to a single spray.

  • Heavier scent first, on skin

  • Lighter scent second, on fabric

  • Never more than three sprays in total

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