How to Master Perfume Layering, According to Fragrance Founders

Fast forward to 2026, and the notion of a singular signature feels almost reductive. Today, individuality is expressed not through one bottle, but through a blend. Smelling unique isn’t just about claiming a singular signature scent, but in the art of layering multiple.

“I first became aware of fragrance layering while traveling in the Middle East, where it is deeply rooted in perfume culture, and after talking with people and friends from the region who shared their knowledge with me,” says Thibauld Crivelli, founder of Maison Crivelli. 

It’s a shift being driven by a younger, more experimental consumer. According to a 2,000-person Unilever survey, 29 percent of Gen Z respondents layer mult...