Short answer: Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg layers best with partners that share its ambroxan, bergamot and cedar and add one new direction. The strongest SCNTMIX picks are Parfums de Marly Sedley, Montblanc Explorer and Louis Vuitton Imagination. Skip smoky leather, heavy oud and sharp aquatics that bury the flowers.
Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg layers best when one fragrance leads and the other has a clear supporting job: brightness, softness, texture, or depth. Start on clean, moisturized skin and let the first layer settle for 20–30 seconds before the second.
SCNTMIX combination ideas
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Parfums de Marly Sedley 98% fit · Pairs beautifully
Spray order: 2 sprays Lys Sølaberg first, then 2 sprays Sedley.
Why it works: Bergamot, ambroxan, cedar and patchouli overlap, and Sedley's lemon and grapefruit brighten it.
Best for: office and casual
Montblanc Explorer 98% fit · Pairs beautifully
Spray order: 2 sprays Lys Sølaberg first, then 2 sprays Explorer.
Why it works: Bergamot and ambroxan overlap, and Explorer's vetiver and indonesian patchouli give it a drier, woodier finish.
Best for: office and casual
Louis Vuitton Imagination 93% fit · Pairs beautifully
Spray order: 2 sprays Lys Sølaberg first, then 2 sprays Imagination.
Why it works: Ambroxan and guaiac wood overlap, and Imagination's Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian orange brighten it.
Best for: office and casual
Glossier You 91% fit · Pairs beautifully
Spray order: 2 sprays Lys Sølaberg first, then 2 sprays Glossier You.
Why it works: Iris and ambroxan overlap, and Glossier You's pink pepper adds spice and warmth.
Best for: office and casual
Is Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg worth layering?
Scent Score 77/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers.
How it smells: Opens with quince, wine lees and carrot seeds, dried fruits and lily at the heart, then dries down to smoke and ambroxan.
What to layer with Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg: how to build the blend
Notes that tie the best combos together: ambroxan, bergamot, cedar, patchouli, guaiac wood and iris.
What to avoid: smoky leather, heavy oud and sharp aquatics that bury the flowers.
Best season and occasion: spring, summer and fall, especially for office and casual.
Spray order and how much to use
Apply the denser, longer-lasting fragrance first and the brighter one on top. Keep it to about three or four sprays combined so the blend can develop without becoming overwhelming. Each combo above lists the exact order the SCNTMIX engine recommends.
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Frequently asked questions
What goes well with Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg?
Parfums de Marly Sedley, Montblanc Explorer and Louis Vuitton Imagination score highest with Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg in the SCNTMIX mix engine.
What should you spray first when layering Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg?
Put the richer, longer-lasting scent on first. 2 sprays Lys Sølaberg first, then 2 sprays Sedley.
Can you layer Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg with a body lotion?
Yes. An unscented or lightly scented lotion underneath helps it last longer. Match the lotion to ambroxan and bergamot rather than adding a competing scent.
Fragrances in this layering guide
- Lys Sølaberg by Maison Crivelli
- Sedley by Parfums de Marly
- Explorer by Montblanc
- Imagination by Louis Vuitton
- You by GlossierTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.