January 22, 26

THE ART OF FRAGRANCE LAYERING: WINTER EDITION

Early morning frost cloaks the leaves and short bright days shrink quickly into crisp cold nights. Bundled up in a thick swishy coat, you haul open the pub door to unleash a roar of warmth, laughter, and hops. A strategic dash – elbows out – and you’ve got it: the perfect table right beside the crackling orange fire. 

We’re right in the midst of Winter, and what better way to add vibrancy to the season’s stillness than to debut your new fragrance ensemble!

It’s time to take inspiration from the aromas of the moment (we’re personally getting notes of pine and fir, winter jasmine, cocoa, citrus, and snowdrops) and assemble your personal cast of scents.

Whether you want to match the season or master the art of fragrance layering, AKT’s signature scents give you endless ways to experiment. The right combination lets you channel your jeu d’esprit, create a signature scent, and shift with the seasons effortlessly. And now, layering just got even easier with our expanded body-care range — more ways to mix, match, and build depth into your signature scent.

LAYERING AKT SCENTS

Layering your AKT products is the ultimate act of self-expression. Allowing you to tailor your scent, and experiment with the mood, season, or occasion. It allows you to play with the intensity and depth of our scenes — creating your signature scent and transforming your routine into something richer, bolder, and uniquely layered.

THE TRICK TO SCENT LAYERING?

.01 FINAL COMMON THREAD.
Notes that share a similar base (like woods, florals, or citrus) will tend to complement each other, while contrasting notes can create an unexpected sense of depth. 

.02 MAKE A STATEMENT.
Some prefer to start with a bold, statement-making fragrance and then soften it with lighter, more subtle notes. Others build intensity layer by layer, like an unfolding act. 

.03 BUILD THE TENSION.
Like any good drama, fragrance layering is about building towards a climax. Start with a strong scent as the foundation, then add elements of surprise, build intensity, and soften the edges. 

There’s no wrong way to layer — it’s all unique to you. Experiment, adjust, and make it your own.

Our fragrance categories could be divided as such:

If you’ve never tried AKT or don’t know where to start, try The Discovery Set to find your fragrance matches.

THE ULTIMATE AKT LAYERING COMBINATIONS

We’ve put together some AKT fragrance layering options to spark some inspiration on what you can do with our scene-setting, natural, and cruelty-free fragrances.

WINTER WELLNESS

Winter’s the time to truly layer up and indulge in some much-needed self care. This combination of scents will ignite your senses and then cocoon you in cosiness, bringing a woody, citrussy warmth whatever the weather. 

(SC.03 THE ONSEN - SC.02 AFTER THUNDER - SC.05 COLUMBIA ROAD)

  • Base: Start with SC.03 The Onsen in The Body Wash Concentrate. Soft Japanese citrus gently wakes you, with woody notes of cedar to ground you for the day ahead.
  • Base: Next, treat your skin to an extra dose of wellness with SC.03 The Onsen, this time in The Body Conditioning Balm. Double layering your fragrance here will give you a powerful base, setting the stage for the top notes to come.
  • Middle: Follow up with SC.02 After Thunder in The Everyday Encore Body Oil. Pine and cedar blend seamlessly with your woody base, lifted by a bright gust of orange.
  • Finishing Touch: Finish it all off with SC.05 Columbia Road in The Deodorant Balm. Your new symphony of scents culminates with a final twist of lemony citrus and the rich warmth of tonka bean. 

This fragrance palette is one of sheer comfort and intoxicating warmth. Picture a ruddy-cheeked Winter deity, whose very scent feels like an embrace.

THE MISCHIEVOUSLY CHIC

Looking for a scent that keeps people guessing? Our mischievously chic combination might be the ideal for you. This one’s for those who love a little mystery — audaciously bold, alluring, and effortlessly cool.

(SC.01 ORANGE GROVE - SC.02 AFTER THUNDER - THURIBLE EAU DE PARFUM)

  • Base: Start with SC.02 After Thunder in The Body Wash Concentrate, a woody, aromatic scent that’s grounding yet refreshing.
  • Middle: Add SC.01 Orange Grove in The Body Conditioning Balm — its citrus-aromatic notes bring in that signature dolce vita energy (Negroni in hand, of course).
  • Finishing Touch: Finish with Rook’s ‘Thurible’ Eau de Parfum — its smoky, resinous and incense notes evoke an almost mystical scent profile that create an unexpected, rich contrast with SC.02 and SC.01.

Mischievous, enigmatic, with just the right touch of ‘Who, me?’ energy. Think off-duty model at a speakeasy, serving main character mystique.

A TOUCH OF NATURE 

For those who crave escapism — running through fields after the rain, the scent of fresh blooms, and a world free of expectations.

(SC.02 AFTER THUNDER - SC.05 COLUMBIA ROAD - VYRAO’S ‘I AM VERDANT’)

  • Base: Begin with SC.02 After Thunder in The Body Conditioning Balm. Its woody-citrus notes ground you, setting the perfect base.
  • Middle: Follow with SC.05 Columbia Road in The Deodorant Balm. The floral notes add a lush, blooming contrast, softening the edges and making the scent feel alive.
  • Finishing Touch: Finish with Vyrao’s 'I am Verdant’ Eau de Parfum — its fresh spicy, aromatic, and floral notes bring unexpected depth and dimension, making your scent a true nature-inspired masterpiece.

For those who dream in shades of green. Barefoot in the wild, poetry in hand, and no absolutely no regard for a 9-to-5.

    THE PERFECT ONE FOR YOU 

    While these combinations are a great place to start, your scent is uniquely yours. Experiment, mix, match, and create a fragrance that defines you.

    The stage is all yours — layer boldly, making your fragrance that extra layer of indulgence we all need in the coldest months of the year.

    NOT SURE FRAGRANCE LAYERING IS FOR YOU? 

    No stress — you can still be a fragrance maestro. Just intensify your favourite scent by using it across all your go-to products.

    Love SC.01 ‘Orange Grove’? Keep it simple and choose this scent across your whole body care ritual.

    Because sometimes, sticking to what you know best is the most powerful move of all.

     

    Written by AKT London