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Fragrance notes explained.
Much like musical notes
make up a song and various shades of colors turn into a painting, fragrance
notes are necessary to make a perfume. Overall, there are three note scales
that when blended together create the perfume's fragrant accord. Each of these
levels, however, has its own primary purpose.
The
Top Notes
Also sometimes referred to as the opening notes or head notes, the top notes of
a fragrance are generally the lightest of all the notes. They are recognized
immediately upon application of the perfume. The top notes are also the first
to fade given their light molecular structure, but this does not mean they
aren't of utmost importance.
The top notes of a fragrance represent the first impression. How many times
have you tested a fragrance only to be turned off right away? Why? Because the
top notes didn't make a lasting impression on you. It is hugely important that
the top notes not only succeed at luring you in, but also smoothly transition
into the heart of the fragrance.
Common fragrance top notes include citrus (lemon, orange zest, bergamot), light
fruits (grapefruit, berries) and herbs (clary sage, lavender).
The
Middle Notes
The middle notes, or the heart notes, make an appearance once the top notes
evaporate. The middle notes are considered the heart of the fragrance. They
last longer than the top notes and have a strong influence on the base notes to
come. A perfume's heart is generally pleasant and well-rounded. It is ofen a
smooth combination of floral or fruit tones; sometimes infused with spices like
cinnamon, nutmeg or cardamom.
Common fragrance middle notes include geranium, rose, lemongrass, ylang ylang,
lavender, coriander, nutmeg, neroli and jasmine.
The
Base Notes
The base notes are the final fragrance notes that appear once the top notes are
completely evaporated. The base notes mingle with the heart notes to create the
full body of the fragrance, but are typically associated with the dry-down
period. The job of the base notes is to provide the lasting impression. These
often rich notes linger on the skin for hours after the top notes have
dissipated.
Common fragrance base notes include cedarwood, sandalwood, vanilla, amber,
patchouli, oakmoss and musk.
Without the combination of the three levels of notes, a fragrance just wouldn't
be aromatically appealing. But together, they create beautiful scents.
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