Fragrance Layering 101: How to Build a Signature Scent

Building a signature scent is something personal and special. You get to express your uniqueness and develop a scent that is truly one of a kind. Fragrance layering is a process of mixing various scents to create an original and lasting smell. It's an art form that demands patience, trials, and some knowledge. Here in this post, we will take you through the fundamentals of layering fragrances and how to develop your own signature scent.



Step 1: Select your base scent
The process of layering scents starts with choosing your base scent. This will form the core of your scent and help to unify all the other scents. You can use perfume, lotion, or body oil as your base scent. You must choose something you adore and can wear on its own.
Try Newyork Army Oud — a deep, resinous, and luxurious scent that makes a powerful base with longevity and richness.

Step 2: Find Your Middle Note
The middle note is the heart of your scent and where it gets its depth and richness. The middle note can be floral, fruity, or woody, depending on your preference. Rose, jasmine, lavender, vanilla, and bergamot are some of the most well-known middle notes. Try out some of these middle notes and discover which one blends well with your base scent.
Liberty by Newyork Army is a vibrant scent with soft florals and musky undertones that work perfectly as the heart of your fragrance.

Step 3: Add a Top Note
The top note is what your nose initially smells once the perfume has been applied. It's often light and fresh and is designed to grab your attention. Good examples of citrus fragrances as the top note are lemon, orange, and grapefruit. Another option is herbs such as mint or rosemary for something unusual.
Newyork Army Brooklyn has an energizing burst of citrus and greens that adds a crisp and lively start to your scent.

Step 4: Find Your Ratio
It is vital in layering fragrances to use the right ratio. Ideally, we have 40% base scent, 20% middle note, and 40% top note. You can, however, vary the ratio according to your personal choice. Just note that always the base scent must be in the majority.

Step 5: Experiment and Test
Now that you have your three ingredients and ratio, it's time to get experimenting. Use a small quantity of your base scent and add a few drops of your middle note and top note. Mix them together and apply it to your skin. If you're satisfied with the outcome, then go ahead and increase the quantity and spritz it on your clothes for long-lasting scent. If not, just keep tweaking the ratio until you get it just right.

Step 6: Layer with Complementary Products
To achieve an extended and multi-faceted scent, it is also possible to layer using complementary products. For instance, if your base fragrance is a perfume, use a comparable body lotion or shower gel. You can also layer with scented hair mists or body oils. Just be careful not to overpower another scent but blend harmoniously.

Creating your own distinctive scent by layering fragrances is an interactive and intriguing process. With Newyork Army, you have versatile options that blend effortlessly. It allows you to personalize your scent and make it your own. Go ahead and be innovative and inventive with new combinations. You can construct your scent to be a lasting impression using some knowledge and an abundance of patience.