What is a fragrance note?

A single scent element of a fragrance that builds a whole scent: they're denoted as 'top,' 'middle', and 'base', which refers to the moment at which you can sense them after application.

The top notes are the first notes you can smell after applying a fragrance, consisting of smaller, lighter molecules and evaporating fastest to reveal the mid notes.

Mid notes are also known as 'heart' notes, as they reveal the core of the fragrance: they make up approximately 70% of the fragrance, appearing after the top notes dissipate and lingering for the full life of the fragrance.

Base notes help build a foundation for the fragrance, boosting top and mid notes while adding more depth and resonance: they linger the longest and last the full life of the fragrance. Popular base notes include amber, musk, cedarwood, and vanilla.

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