Layer Up! The Combinations to Try for Effortless Scent Stacking
April 22 | 4 minute read
Words by Izzy Wight
Personally, the most compliments I’ve ever received on my perfume was not one, but two, layered haphazardly on my way out the door. Now, I wear a base of Maison Margiela REPLICA Lazy Sunday Morning EDT (fresh, cosy, close to the skin) under TSU LANGE YOR Sage's Rose EDP (a sweet, smoky floral) almost every day. The result is something totally unique – a warm, sugary yet resinous rose that feels all my own.
In light of my scent stacking success, we’re sharing a few of MECCA's favourite fragrance combinations to steal. Scroll on to embrace your inner alchemist.
Soft and Sophisticated
Glossier Glossier You EDP + DedCool Milk Layering + Enhancer Fragrance
While there are no hard-and-fast rules for scent stacking, layering fragrances in the same family is a good place to start. Technically a fragrance enhancer (olfactory speak for ‘made to layer’), DedCool Milk is warm, creamy, slightly sweet and perfect paired with the cult-loved Glossier You. Both have comforting, skin-like notes of amber and musk, while the top notes of bergamot and pink pepper add a brightness that never feels overpowering.
Citrus With an Edge
Maison Margiela REPLICA Under The Lemon Tree EDT + Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid EDP
A wonderfully sunny scent, Under The Lemon Tree opens with a medley of zingy green and citrus notes, before settling into a base of cedarwood essence. Like adding a red lip to your everyday makeup, stacking a heady gourmand on top of a ‘clean’ scent can help transition it from day to night – and a few spritzes Floral Street’s Wild Vanilla Orchid does exactly that. Sandalwood and vanilla add richness and longevity, while the matching lemon notes complement each other perfectly.
A Bouquet in Full Bloom
Ellis Brooklyn Myth EDP + TOCCA Giulietta EDP
Just like the maximalist, clashing prints that made their way down the SS26 runways, floral-on-floral fragrances will always be chic. Employ a more-is-more philosophy by layering Ellis Brooklyn’s fresh, delicate Myth with TOCCA’s Giulietta. Myth’s blend of bergamot, orchid and patchouli feels modern, while Giulietta’s notes of lilac, musk, ylang ylang and lily of the valley add an air of classic romance.
Year-Round Sunshine
Floral Street Sunflower Pop EDP + DedCool Milk Layering + Enhancer Fragrance
Inspired by Van Gogh’s iconic still life Sunflowers, Floral Street’s Sunflower Pop is a vibrant burst of citrus and juicy fruits – sweet, uplifting and made for summer days. When paired with DedCool Milk, it takes on a new dimension; the latter's smooth, creamy quality turns down the sweetness, allowing the zingy citrus to mellow and melt into something more sophisticated. The result is the perfect transitional fragrance – a warm-weather scent that can move through the cooler months
