Layer Your Signature Scent: Fragrance Families & Strengths
Buying fragrance online can feel like guesswork. This guide turns browsing into confident choices by explaining strengths (EDT vs EDP vs Parfum), introducing the main fragrance families, and sharing simple layering recipes. You will also find quick links to discovery sets, body mists and gift sets so you can try before you commit.
Fragrance strengths: EDT, EDP and Parfum
Different strengths use different levels of aromatic oils, which affects projection and longevity. While exact ranges vary by brand, the general hierarchy holds:
- Eau de Toilette (EDT) – lighter, easy daytime wear; typically a shorter wear time.
- Eau de Parfum (EDP) – richer, longer-lasting than EDT; great day-to-evening.
- Parfum – the most concentrated and long-lasting; fewer sprays, more depth.
Shop examples: Individual Blue EDT 100 ml | Far Away EDP 100 ml | Far Away Beyond Parfum 50 ml.
Meet the families (so you can navigate and layer)
Most scents sit within broad families. Knowing your favourites helps you pick confidently and layer without clashes.
- Floral – rose, jasmine, white flowers. Try: Eve Privé EDP 50 ml or Far Away EDP 50 ml.
- Fresh / Citrus – bergamot, lemon, herbs, airy musks. For him: Individual Blue EDT.
- Amber / Oriental – vanilla, amber, spices. Try: Attraction Desire for Her EDP or Rare Onyx EDP.
- Woody – cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli. For men, also see: Real Man EDT.
Test and explore with discovery sets
If you are still narrowing down your family, a discovery set is perfect. Rotate through a wardrobe of scents, then invest in a full bottle of your favourite.
- Far Away Discovery Set – four purse sprays to explore the Far Away universe.
- Far Away Fragrance Wardrobe – learn how to compare the variants.
Layering: longer wear without heaviness
Layering means combining compatible products so your scent lasts and develops beautifully. Start light, then build.
Daytime recipe: Fresh + Floral
- Base: soft body mist for a fresh lift – Pur Blanca Body Mist or Célèbre Body Mist.
- Heart: floral EDP – Far Away EDP 100 ml.
Evening recipe: Amber base
- Prep: matching body lotion, if offered – for example Far Away Beyond Parfum + Body Lotion Duo.
- Finish: concentrated parfum – Far Away Beyond Parfum.
Sport or office: Clean and subtle
- Base: light body mist – Lavender & Chamomile Body Mist.
- Top: crisp EDT – Individual Blue EDT.
How to choose quickly (and avoid returns)
- Start with the family you already like (fresh, floral, amber, woody), then pick the strength for the occasion.
- Try a discovery set or purse spray before a 100 ml bottle.
- Layer with lotion or mist to boost longevity without over-spraying.
- Store cool and dark (not the bathroom) so notes stay true.
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Notes: Always patch-test if you have sensitive skin. Keep fragrances away from heat and direct sunlight.
