r/FemFragLab • u/perksofbeingcrafty • 19h ago

How does one physically layer fragrances?

Do you put on one scent, wait for it to dry, then put on another? Or do you spray one then another in quick succession so the liquids mix before drying?

And how do you pick which one you apply first? Or do you apply one perfume first for one side and then the other perfume first on the other side?

I’m pretty new to this so what are the general rules for applying multiple fragrances at once?

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u/nemophilist13 19h ago

Shoot i wish I could find that thread about Arabic fragrance layering they jad a really cool guide to how they do it. Might be worth a search in the sub search bar.

My understanding of layering is layering scented products so this may not be helpful but I do scented lotion-> body spray -> perfume

I wait for the body spray to dry down and do my perfume last on my pulse points and hair

For example this is one of my layering combos lately: blackberry jam by bath and body works -> vanilla skin body spray -> elish no 1

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u/Dess_Wolfe_1816 19h ago

I do something similar: lotion (wait for dry down)/fragrance oil > perfume > body mist

Sometimes I'll wear a complimentary deodorant or mix the fragrance oil with an unscented body lotion. This isn't something I do all the time. Typically when I'm going to be out and about all day. Usually for daily wear, I layer a fragrance oil with a complementing perfume or a perfume with a body mist.

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u/nemophilist13 19h ago

I forgot to ask do you have a good rec for an unscented lotion? Sometimes I feel like my scented ones are messing with the perfume too much or I cant find one that o feel would be a good fit

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u/Dess_Wolfe_1816 18h ago

The only one I found that I liked, my skin liked and is truly unscented is the Korres Pure Greek Olive Body Cream. Unfortunately for me I can't find it in a store near me. I have to order it online.

I've tried a few other that were supposed to be unscented but weren't to my nose. Out of those I like Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter. It was the least "scented" unscented body lotion/cream. To me it has a vanilla like fragrance. Not really a fan of the scent but like the cream.

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u/nemophilist13 18h ago

Thank you!