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All About Perfume

Fragrance notes are the layers of scent that create a perfume's overall smell.They are categorised into three main types based on how long they last and when they are most noticeable.

Top notes: Also known as the head or opening notes, these are the first scent you smell when you apply a perfume. They evaporate quickly and create the initial impression of the fragrance. 


Heart notes: Also known as the middle notes, these notes appear after the top notes fade and form the main body of the fragrance. They are usually well-rounded and last longer than the top notes. 


Base notes: These notes are what you smell the most and are the longest lasting. They mix with the middle notes to create the full body of the perfume. 

 

A great-smelling perfume blend is created by balancing the aroma notes. Typically, top notes make up about 20–40% of the blend, middle notes make up about 50–75%, and base notes make up about 5–10%. 

Fragrances can also be categorised into scent families based on their predominant notes and characteristics. Some common scent families include floral, citrus, amber, woody, and fresh. For further information, please see the section about Fragrance Families.

 

Choosing the right scent for you is about finding something that enhances your personality and makes you feel good about yourself. 

Different notes within a fragrance will develop at varying rates when they come into contact with your skin according to your body heat and chemistry. Also, different concentrations of a fragrance will appeal to different sensory buds which vary in reaction to different body chemistry. Know your body chemistry and choose a fragrance with a concentration suited to your needs.

Fragrances are made up of water, alcohol and essential oils. The differences between an Elixir, a Parfum, Eau De Parfum (EDP), an Eau De Toilette (EDT) and a Cologne can be found in the concentration of the pure essential oils that make up a fragrance.

  • An Elixir contains 20-40%
  • A Parfum contains 18%-30%
  • An Eau De Parfum (EDP) contains 10%-18%
  • An Eau De Toilette (EDT) contains 5%-10%
  • An Eau De Cologne (EDC) contains 2-5%
  • An Eau Fraiche (EF) contains 1-3%