Category: Fragrance Guide
Excerpt:
Ever wondered why a perfume smells different after a few minutes? Discover the three stages of fragrance and learn how top, heart and base notes shape your perfume experience.
Article:
The fragrance you smell immediately after spraying a perfume isn't necessarily the fragrance you'll experience an hour later.
That's because perfumes are designed to develop in layers.
Top Notes
These are the first notes you experience.
They create the initial impression of a fragrance and are often fresh, bright and energetic. Citrus and aquatic notes are commonly associated with this opening stage.
Heart Notes
After the initial opening begins to fade, the heart of the fragrance emerges.
These notes form the personality of the perfume and can include floral, fruity, spicy and aromatic characteristics.
Base Notes
Base notes provide depth and longevity.
Woody, amber, musky and warm accords often become more noticeable as the fragrance settles on your skin.
The Complete Experience
Think of a perfume like a story.
The top notes introduce it, the heart develops it, and the base leaves the lasting impression.
That's what makes wearing fragrance such an interesting experience—you're not experiencing one scent, but a composition that evolves throughout the day.