TOP NOTES: Provides the first scent impression of a fragrance once it has been applied to the skin. They are usually more volatile aromas that evaporate readily. They tend to be light, fresh and uplifting. Their scent usually last for between 5 and 30 minutes.
MIDDLE NOTES: Sometimes referred to as “heart notes” of fragrances, make up the body of the blend. The smells of middle notes are not always immediately evident and may take take 10-30 minutes to fully develop on the skin. They are the notes that classify the fragrance family and are normally warm and soft.
BASE NOTES: are those with the greatest heavy weight. These scent notes are normally intense and heavy. They last the longest and help slow down the evaporation rates of the lighter notes, giving the fragrance holding power. The most common base notes include, Sandalwood, Myrrh, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Musk and Vanilla.
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