basics to fragrances & scent layering 🪼
scents & fragrances are SUPERR important to people ( like me ! ) . whether u wanna smell like a light flower or an overpowering sugar cookie , you’ve come to the right place for basic fragrance tips & tricks . this is what i do to smell delectable all day everyday !!
what DO you wanna smell like ?! do you even know yet ??!! well worry not ! because i can help u out a bit with some personal recommendations ( that are a bit more affordable too ..!! )
🍓🍰 Sweet strawberries ? Try out~ strawberry pound cake by bath & body works is a cakey scent with a real strawberry kick to it ; strawberry cheesecake by bodycology is a sweet cheesecake scent with a similarly sweet strawberry note that is kinda airy & fluffy ; strawberry macaroon by tru fragrance is a cutesy sweet strawberry that smells like a bowl of actual strawberries with whipped cream
🧁🌸 Sickeningly sweet vanilla ? Try out~ whipped vanilla by bodycology is a super duper sweet vanilla and whipped cream spray that has very subtle floral notes ; warm vanilla sugar by bath & body works is a fragrance that is nearly straight sugar , as the vanilla is so sweet it’s like there’s a whole spoonful of sugar in ur nose - or even powdered sugar !
🍨🤍🪻 More mature creamy musky vanilla ? Try out~ sweet on the outside by finery is absolutely DELECTABLE , that sweet & creamy musk clings to ur clothes and has the smallest undertone of a woody smokiness that adds a bit of maturity to it ; mod vanilla by ariana grande is such a DIVINE creamy vanilla that’ll have u sniffing yourself ALL DAY with its musky vanilla that is nearly like a vanilla bean ice cream but not really there as the top citrusy floral notes bring out such a unique sweetness - it’s HEAVENLY ; celestial dreamer by Aeropostale will have you FEIGNING for another smell like it , with a lot less musk & much more sweet citrusy vanilla that radiates off u for MILES with its addicting smell
🍪🍫🍩🥧 A baked dessert ? Try out~ cozy fireside s’mores by bodycology perfectly encapsulates the chocolatey , graham cracker scent of a s’more with the smallest hint of a mature musk & smokey , woody notes ; blonde caramel by aeropostale is a more mature woody scent with a strong hit of its cedar wood notes & its warm notes of spices , & after letting it linger its salted cream scent really starts coming thru , making u smell like those plain sugar cookies ( NOT the walmart frosted ones ) just coming out of the oven ; cupcake swirl by body fantasies is a very subtle sweet fragrance , which is nearly like a frosting , with a more overpowering scent of a baked good like a donut
🌹💐🌷 Floral flowers ? Try out~ white musk by body fantasies is a strong “ my clothes r clean “ scent with a basic flowery scent that’s more muted , definitely more mature ; endless wonder petals by aeropostale is a very light but cute flowery scent that reminds me of my childhood when im standing outside in autumn with a light breeze of sweet air wafting past my nose . its so gentle & if u wanna be more delicate & cutesy then i definitely recommend ; sunshine mimosa by bath & body works literally is just like smelling the center bit of a flower & is very great for a hair mist as it seems to cling to hair better than clothes , i def understand the “ sunshine “ part too !
🍊citrus ? Try this~ fiji sunshine guava tini by bath & body works is a great summer scent for more tropical leaning intentions , with a cute & strong but not overwhelming scent of guava & orange !
🫐🍇 sweet berries ? Try out~ frosted berries by bodycology is a cold winter fragrance that perfectly encapsulates the “ berry “ aesthetic but in a scent , it also reminds me of sweet berry candies - it’s so unique but very very good & also quite strong !!
now that we got all that out of the way … one of the best ways to smell mesmerizing & radiate PLANETS is to layer your scents !! layering is a staple in my scent routine for the fact it maximizes the fragrances & then mixes & stacks to make a new , unique , & DELICIOUS smell that has heads turning … since it’s so important to me , i made a quick little layering cheat sheet for those who don’t know where to start ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა
basic layering cheatsheet 🪼
ᥫ᭡ floral ~ oud vanilla, musky leather
ᥫ᭡ citrus ~ woodsy leather, aromatic floral
ᥫ᭡ fruity ~ musky oud, citrus
ᥫ᭡ oud ~ woody vanilla, floral rose
ᥫ᭡ musk ~ aromatic floral, woody mosses
ᥫ᭡ vanilla ~ oud, woody floral
after looking at this , you can apply - but not before prepping ! prepping yourself & ur skin allows for the scents to cling & last SOO much longer . this is my little pre - combo ritual ..
ᥫ᭡ body lotion on exposed parts of body
I always make sure my lotion matches my scents ! ( i use eos vanilla cashmere )
ᥫ᭡ apply vaseline on pulse points ( neck , wrists , behind knees , etc )
these points will warm up the scents & activate them & allow them to radiate off u better , clearer , & farther !
now that we’ve prepped .. let’s get onto the actual layering !! layering isn’t rocket science , u cant really go wrong with it . after learning the basics , u can bend them to what u like !
before we begin , a little lesson Ive learned is lightest first , which in fragrance terms is mist , then spray , then parfum . let’s begin !
ᥫ᭡ generous amount of body mist all over
ᥫ᭡ follow up with body spray but a little less
ᥫ᭡ top off with a perfume focusing around the pulse points of your body with very few spritz
ᥫ᭡ perfume oil directly on pulse points
see ? not so bad !! u did it !! very short , simple , & cute . like i said , NOT rocket science ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ )
to top this post off ~ here’s a few of my personal favs throughout my journey of fragrance layering & combos ! (˶ˆᗜˆ˵)
ᥫ᭡ cozy fireside s'mores by bodycology + sweet on the outside by finery + blonde caramel by aeropostale
ᥫ᭡ endless wonder petals by aeropostale + celestial dreamer by aeropostale
ᥫ᭡ hollowing at the moon by hot topic + sweet on the outside by finery