Have you ever spritzed on your favorite perfume and thought, “I wish it had a little more sweetness or depth?”. 

Most of us have some perfumes we like but don’t love. Or maybe you have one signature scent and want something fresh without splurging on a whole new bottle. That’s where perfume layering helps.

You take your favorite perfumes and blend them in a way that hits differently, making them stronger, softer, or more sensual. And you don’t have to be a perfumer to do it. A good mix can turn heads to ask you,  “What are you wearing?”. 

Why Perfume Layering Works

• There are more options and fewer bottles. Layering lets you stretch your collection. When paired right, one scent becomes five.
  
  

• Make it personal. Everyone can wear the same perfume, but no one can layer it like you.
  
  

• Mood = scent. Layer for a work day, a late night, or something in between. Your perfumes can shift with you.
  
  

• Balance it out. Too sharp? Add warmth. Too sweet? Cut it with something woody. You’re in charge.

Recommended Perfume Layering from Hayati, New York

Hayati New York’s luxury scents for layering perfumes can create iconic pairings. Here's what you can try: 

Golden Ember 

Warm. Sophisticated. It feels like the moment the sun dips below the skyline.

Layer These:

• Sahara Desert Oud (Men’s): spices, cedarwood, oud
  
  

• Rendezvous A New York (Unisex): saffron, sandalwood, papyrus

This duo gives you a grounded, smoky base with a dry, artistic finish; it is like walking through a quiet gallery in an old city at sunset. A little spice, a little edge, and a lot of character. You'd love to wear it at cooler evenings, fall weddings, and low-lit restaurants. It’s confident without being loud.

Romantic Rose Bloom

Like a velvety rose with a twist – soft at first, then spicy and bold.

Layer These:

• Rose Oud Elixir (Women’s): rose tincture, oud, guaiac wood
  
  

• Habibi Albi Oud (Unisex): saffron, nutmeg, lavender, oud, musk

This isn’t your average “pretty” floral. It’s romantic but grounded, with the spice and smoke from Habibi giving the rose real depth. Feminine? Yes! But also bold, clever, and not here to blend in. Where could you wear it?  Date nights, holiday dinners, or any time you want your perfume to do some of the talking.

Oud Mirage

Soft and smoky. Feels like a quiet room filled with golden light.

Layer These:

• Habibi Albi Oud (Unisex: saffron, nutmeg, oud, patchouli, musk
  
  

• Amor Oud (Unisex): oud, florals, amber

This one’s all about balance. Habibi brings the spice and structure; Amor smooths it with amber and florals. Together, they feel like incense smoke curling through warm air, feeling cozy, dreamy, and genderless. Perfect for weekend coffee runs, journaling in the park, or just because you want to smell amazing in your space.

Want to Try It Out?

There's no need to commit to full bottles right away. Grab Hayati New York’s Oud Discovery Set and play with different combos until you find the one (or three) that hits just right. So go on, get creative with it.