By Anton Constantinou
Why stick to one fragrance at a time when you can wear several together? In the following blog post, I explore the theme of layering fragrances and why you should start doing it. Read on for a layering collection that you may want to try.
Why layer fragrances?
Layering fragrances - the art of wearing multiple scents at a time - is a great way to experiment with perfume. Pairing different scents together can transform the way they smell and the way you smell, and take fragrances you own in an entirely new direction. From adding depth to fragrances to upping their longevity, fragrance layering carries all sorts of possibilities and can work wonders if executed correctly.
A way to personalise one’s scent, fragrance layering gives perfume wearers the opportunity to create something unique. To fuse together different notes and accords and create new perfumes in the process. Some facets, of course, work better together than others, but the important thing to do is to experiment and see what works for you. Floral notes tend to pair nicely with woody or citrus notes, while oriental notes work well with spicy notes, but these are just a few combinations.
Layer with N.C.P. Olfactives
N.C.P. (New Collective Products) Olfactives, a perfume brand from Sweden, have a fragrance layering collection built around this very ethos of personalisation - Seven Facets. A collection of seven 10 ml fragrances that cover all the olfactive families. The fragrances can be worn individually or layered and, when fused together, make for some interesting combinations.
The seven facets are citrus, fruity, floral, fougere, chypre, woody, and oriental. My favourite pairings from the collection are citrus and woody: which mixes juicy clementine and bright violet flower with soft amber and sweet guaiac wood; and fruity and oriental: a fizzy-smooth fusion of apple, driftwood, leather and vetiver.
For more details on N.C.P. (New Collective Products), including other products from the brand, visit: ncpconcept.com. For my thoughts on fragrance sampling, click here.
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