How to Layer Fragrances for a Beach-Ready Glow (Yes, Your Perfume Can Glow!)

Create a summer scent story as layered as your SPF (and way more fun).

Summer is all about the glow: sun-kissed skin, salty hair, and that effortless, just-back-from-the-beach vibe. But here’s a little secret — your perfume can glow too.

Fragrance layering is the ultimate summer power move. Instead of sticking to just one scent, you can mix, match, and build a custom beach-ready aroma that feels 100% you. Think of it as mixing your favorite beach playlist — every note adds a new layer of energy.

Step 1: Start with a Moisturizing Base

A well-moisturized canvas is key to making scents last longer — and keeping that dewy vibe going strong.

Try using a fragrance-free or lightly scented body oil or lotion before spritzing. Oils hold onto scent molecules longer, while lotion gives a soft, diffused finish.

Pro tip: Choose a lotion with a subtle coconut or vanilla undertone if you want an instant beachy twist.

Step 2: Pick Your “Glow” Scent Anchor

Choose a scent that acts as your base — this will be the star of your beach scent story.

Some summer-perfect "anchor" options from Wicked Good:

Coconut Tuberose — creamy, sunny, totally vacation mode.
Citrus Blossom — bright, juicy, and sunshine in a bottle.
Papier Blanc — clean, soft, and elegant, like breezy linen.

Step 3: Add a Top Layer for Summer Vibes

Next, pick a scent to layer that brings in a hint of fun, freshness, or intrigue. You can spray this lightly over your anchor scent or focus on pulse points.

Great “top” scents for summer layering:

Lemon + Wildflowers — sparkling, floral, and zesty.
French Lime Blossom — airy, green, and chic.
Grapefruit Lemongrass — bold, tangy, and energetic.

Step 4: Mist Strategically (Think Waves, Not Splashes)

Spray lightly — you’re creating a gentle, breezy cloud, not a fragrance monsoon. Pulse points like wrists, neck, inner elbows, and behind the knees all help scents mingle beautifully throughout the day.

For an extra "beach goddess" glow, spritz a bit into your hair or on your beach cover-up (but avoid delicate fabrics!).

Step 5: Go Extra — Add a Perfumed Oil or Shimmer

Want your scent (and skin) to truly glow? Finish with a perfume oil or a light shimmer oil on shoulders, collarbones, and shins. It catches the sunlight and makes you smell irresistible even from a sea breeze away.

Beach-Ready Layering Combos to Try

Tropical Dream: Coconut Tuberose + Lemon + Wildflowers — creamy meets zesty.
Citrus Chic: Citrus Blossom + Grapefruit Lemongrass — bright, punchy, and playful.
Elegant Mermaid: Papier Blanc + French Lime Blossom — clean, airy, sophisticated.

Glow from head to toe — and nose!

Summer layering isn’t about blending in — it’s about creating your own magnetic, sunlit aura. Once you start mixing and matching, you’ll never go back to just one scent.

So grab your lotion, pick your anchor, spritz, shimmer, and get ready to smell like your best summer self — all day and all night.

✨ Which scent combo are you layering for your beach days? Tell us below or tag us @wickedgoodperfume — we can’t wait to see (and smell) your summer glow!