Light in texture and deeply nourishing, Fenty Fresh melts into the skin and leaves it with a buttery, velvety feel that helps perfume to warm up and stay close. It has a clean and gentle tropical note which makes it an easy base for everything from bright florals to deeper musks. When worn under perfume, it turns even a familiar fragrance into something softer, warmer and more intimate.

This body cream brings the elegance of Jo Malone’s signature fragrance to the skin, effortlessly. The airy blend of sea salt and soft woods leaves behind a subtle, skin-like scent that supports the perfume like no other. Its rich yet lightweight texture smooths and hydrates, creating the perfect canvas for your fragrance to develop more slowly and beautifully. It adds depth and softness to your scent, making sharp citrus feel warmer, florals more luminous and musks more comforting. The result is a scent that feels less sprayed on and more like a natural part of your skin.

Soft, creamy and indulgent, this lotion turns everyday moisturising into something far more sensorial. L’Occitane’s delicate almond scent sits close to the skin, warm and comforting, creating a gentle base that works beautifully beneath perfume. Its buttery texture smooths and hydrates the skin, preparing it to hold fragrance. As perfume is layered over it, the nutty sweetness subtly rounds out sharper notes, lending florals a softer edge and giving musks a more enveloping warmth. It’s a lovely choice for those who gravitate towards gourmand or creamy floral scents.

For skin that looks tighter and brighter, head right this away. Sol de Janeiro bottles the best-kept beauty secrets in this widely loved cream that encourages you to show your butt some love in your bodycare routine. Designed to be used across the body, this formula has its sights set on tightening any appearance of sagging skin across the bum, thighs and other areas of the body—in case that’s what you’re looking for.

This cult-favourite body cream has reigned supreme on the internet for good reason—and it’s not just the addictive pistachio-vanilla fragrance (though it smells divine). The formula is packed with antioxidant-rich açaí oil and selenium-packed Brazil nut oil, which helps visibly firm and smoothen the skin while making it plump and hydrated. The texture is rich but absorbs beautifully, making it perfect for winter when you need something substantial but still wearable.

If you like adding a touch of warmth and indulgence to your fragrance, this Sol De Janeiro cream does it the best. It is a signature blend of vanilla, caramel and pistachio, wrapped with a soft, addictive sweetness that feels luxe as well as playful. The rich, fast-absorbing texture keeps the body deeply moisturised and creates a smooth, luminous surface for your perfume to settle into. It makes florals feel creamier and amber notes more radiant. A great body cream to layer with gourmand, fruity and warm floral perfumes, it turns every spritz into something more decadent and memorable.

The Body Shop’s rose body yogurt needs no introduction when it comes to fragrance layering. An easy and great everyday choice, it is known to leave your skin delicately scented with its gel-cream texture. Light, fresh and romantic, it gives your body a smooth and hydrated feel with gentle brightness. As a fragrance base, it brings a clean floral note that blends with both classic rose perfumes and lighter musks or citrus scents. The scent feels airy and elegant, with a fresh floral fragrance that lingers through the day.

This richly scented cream by Forest Essentials brings the magnificence of Indian jasmine to the skin. Its deep and warm Mogra note creates a base that instantly adds drama and depth to any fragrance layered on top. The luxurious texture leaves the skin nourished and lightly glowing, helping perfume cling and unfold more slowly. When paired with florals, it heightens their richness; with musks and ambers, it creates a more sensual, enveloping effect. Even simple fragrances take on a more complex, lingering presence. It is a base for those who like their scent to feel expressive and romantic with a soft trail.

Warm, creamy and deeply comforting, this body butter has a gentle vanilla scent that feels familiar and inviting every time you apply it. Its shea butter-rich formula keeps your body smooth and deeply moisturised and allows fragrance to settle into the skin with ease. Used beneath perfume, the vanilla note adds a soft sweetness that makes scents feel warmer and more rounded. Florals become lusher, ambers more glowing and gourmands more indulgent. The fragrance lingers longer, held by the nourishing texture of the butter. It is a beautiful base for anyone who loves cosy, intimate scents that feel as though they belong to the skin rather than sitting on top of it.

OUAI offers a modern and chic approach to fragrance layering. The soft blend of rose and clean musk leaves the skin lightly perfumed, creating a fresh and elegant base for your fragrance. The rich, silky texture helps scent develop slowly and wear beautifully through the day. It softens your scent’s sharp edges, making it feel more seamless and refined. Floral and musky scents in particular take on a more skin-like quality, as though they have been blended directly into your natural scent. It’s ideal for those who prefer their fragrance to feel understated and effortlessly put together.