Products
Base Notes Layering Products
Base Notes lotions, oils, balms, and kits are the foundation of every great fragrance layering combination. They moisturize skin, anchor your perfume or cologne, and help it last longer and project further — without competing with the scent you chose. Each product carries its own accords and notes so Layering Lab can recommend the right base for your fragrances.
In short
Base Notes are layering bases — lotions, oils, balms, and kits. Best for improving longevity and projection of any perfume or cologne. Cost from about $18, ships across the US. Why use one moisturized skin holds fragrance far longer than dry skin.
Types of Base Notes products
Lotions
Lightweight moisturizers that hydrate skin and give fragrance something to cling to.
Oils
Concentrated bases for richer, closer-to-skin wear and a longer dry-down.
Balms
Solid, portable bases ideal for touch-ups and targeted pulse-point layering.
Kits
Bundled bases with recommended pairings — the best value for starting out.
Why a layering base matters
Fragrance evaporates faster from dry skin, which is why even great perfumes fade in a few hours. A Base Notes base adds moisture and a slightly occlusive layer, slowing that evaporation so your anchor fragrance lasts longer and projects further. The base also lets a second, lighter scent sit on top without disappearing into the skin.
Because each Base Notes product is tagged with its own accords and notes, Layering Lab can match a base to your fragrance by compatibility — a warm amber base under a woody cologne, or a fresh base under a citrus perfume — so the foundation and the fragrance work together instead of fighting each other.
Pricing & value
Single lotions & oils
From $18
Start with one base and pair it with fragrances you already own.
Balms
From $14
Portable bases for targeted, on-the-go layering.
Kits
Best value
Bundled bases with recommended pairings to jump-start layering.
Shipping & availability
Base Notes ships across the United States. Layering Lab is available worldwide, but physical product orders are limited to US shipping addresses.
Frequently asked questions
What are Base Notes products?+
Base Notes are layering-friendly lotions, oils, balms, and kits made by Base Notes. They’re designed to anchor your fragrance, improve longevity and projection, and be recommended by accord and note compatibility inside Layering Lab.
Do Base Notes products have their own scent?+
Base Notes bases are lightly scented or unscented so they support your fragrance rather than compete with it. They give fragrance something to cling to on the skin.
How much do Base Notes products cost?+
Individual lotions, oils, and balms typically start around $18. Kits bundle a base with recommended pairings for better value. Prices are shown on each product in the Base Notes store.
Where does Base Notes ship?+
Base Notes ships across the United States. Layering Lab itself is an online community available worldwide, but product orders ship within the US.
Do I have to buy Base Notes to use Layering Lab?+
No. Layering Lab is free and you can build and share combinations with any fragrances. Base Notes products are optional and simply improve the layering foundation.
How are Base Notes products recommended?+
Every product carries its own accords and notes. Layering Lab matches products to your fragrances by compatibility so the base supports rather than clashes with your scent.
Are Base Notes products for men or women?+
Both. Products are tagged across men’s, women’s, and unisex styles, and filtered by season so you can find a base that fits your wardrobe.
Can I see Base Notes products before joining?+
Yes. The Base Notes product catalog is browsable in the store. Creating a free account unlocks personalized recommendations and lets you add products to combinations.
Find the right base for your fragrance
Browse the Base Notes store or join free to get note-matched product recommendations for your perfumes and colognes.