August 04, 25

THE ART OF FRAGRANCE LAYERING: HOW TO LAYER AKT FRAGRANCES

The air is heavy with hot tarmac and wafts of sweet coconut oil. Beer gardens bustle. Trees stretch their shade over lazy picnics, and somewhere, far in the distance a tinny rendition of Greensleeves marks the imminent arrival of an Ice Cream Van —

Yes, Summer has made its grand entrance — and as with any new season, it is the perfect time to refresh, reset and (most importantly) reinvent your fragrance game. 

From fragrant blooms, to fresh cut grass and the over-sweet indulgence of ice cream — Summer can be an evocative fragrant orchestration, and you the maestro! 

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.

A MIDSUMMER'S DREAM

For those fragrance layering aficionados, we’ve got a combination that lets you go full throttle on your summer scent alchemy — bold, whimsical, and filled with drama! Inspired by an elegant summer reverie, this blend, including our Limited Run fragrance, Hay Fever, is equal parts dreamy and dramatic.

(SC.03 THE ONSEN - SC.04 HALCYON SUMMERS - HAY FEVER (LIMITED RUN) - BON PARFUMEUR ‘IRIS CARTAGENA’)

  • Step 1: Start with SC.03 The Onsen in The Body Wash Concentrate. Its citrus and woody notes feel like the crisp breath of morning air, awakening your senses and setting the perfect foundation for what’s to come.
  • Step 2: Next, add SC.04 Halcyon Summers in The Body Conditioning Balm. It’s citrus and floral notes that evoke that midday, slow-day, summer bliss.
  • Step 3: Follow up with Hay Fever (on Limited Run this summer) in The Deodorant Balm — Oh, there’s nowhere like England in the summer! Lively citrus rounded by aromatic Earl Grey, all the whimsy of an English garden party, with a touch of drama.
  • Step 4: Finish it all off with Bon Parfumeur’s ‘Iris Cartagena’ Eau de Parfum. With its petigrain, iris, and vanilla notes, it captures that dreamy, summertime, dinner-for-two vibe under the stars. Adding a touch of gourmand, complexity, and story telling to your fragrance layering. 

This multi-layered combo might just add the drama you’ve been craving, making you feel like one of the main characters in a Noel Coward play.

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 — a walk in the woods after April showers, 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, reflecting the heady indulgence that comes with long, hot summer days.

    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 Deodorant Balm, Body Wash Concentrate, Body Conditioning Balm, and our brand new Foaming Body Scrub. 

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

    Written by AKT London