In perfumery, Top, Heart/Middle, and Base notes form the building blocks of a fragrance, contributing to its overall scent profile. Let’s explore the different types of fragrance notes: In the realm of perfumery, these are the Top, Heart/Middle, and Base notes, which serve as the fundamental components of a fragrance, lending to its overall olfactory essence. Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the myriad of fragrance notes available. In perfumery language, this structure is famously called as 'Fragrance Triangle'
Top Notes (Headnotes): Role: Top notes are the scents you detect first after spraying a perfume. They set the initial impression and shape the fragrance’s story. These notes are crucial for selecting the perfume but this is not the only criteria. However, when it comes to choosing a perfume, the top notes play a significant role in creating the initial impression and shaping the captivating story of the fragrance.
Characteristics: Top notes are usually light, fresh with smaller molecules that evaporate quickly. They linger on your skin for only the first five to fifteen minutes. These top notes, delicate and refreshing, consist of smaller molecules that gracefully evaporate, leaving a subtle trace on your skin for just the initial five to fifteen minutes.
Examples: Common top notes include zesty citrus scents like lemon, orange, and bergamot, as well as light floral scents such as lavender and rose or florals. Fresh fragrances usually contain citrus, green herbaceous and fresh floral or aquatic notes that evoke a sense of cleanliness and vitality, just like our Solaris range of products. We call them VIBRANT due to their nature of notes.
Heart Notes (Middle Notes): Role: Heart notes make up the “heart” of the fragrance. They retain some of the top notes’ aroma while introducing new scents to deepen the experience. Heart notes are the second in line when top notes are already evaporated. This is a key notes and defines the longevity of the perfume. Indulge in the sublime essence of our fragrance as the heart notes gracefully emerge, capturing the essence of the top notes while introducing alluring new scents that intensify the experience.
Characteristic: Heart notes serve as a buffer for the base notes. Sometime, certain perfumes contains base notes as heart notes due to the their structure and how perfumer have envisioned it. The heart notes of our perfumes function as a harmonious link between the rich base notes. Sometimes, certain fragrances are crafted with base notes that also serve as heart notes, creating a unique olfactory experience that reflects the artistic vision of the perfumer.
Examples: Floral notes like jasmine, ylang-ylang, and rose; spicy notes such as cinnamon and nutmeg; and herbal scents like basil and thyme are commonly found in heart notes. Vanilla is also a popular heart note and can provide a distinct identification to a fragrance.
Base Notes: Role: Base notes provide the long-lasting foundation for the fragrance. They emerge after the top and heart notes have settled. The fragrance's base notes, akin to the solid foundation of a masterpiece, emerge gracefully after the top and heart notes have settled.
Characteristics: These notes are often rich, warm, and deep. They can linger for hours or even days.
Examples: Woody notes like sandalwood and cedar, musk, vanilla, and amber are frequently used as base notes. They are deep and give a distinct aroma when top, heart notes have settled. You will realize its completely different that than first two notes.
The real magic of perfumery lies in the craft of choosing and mixing these notes to make a captivating and unforgettable scent journey.
