Fragrance Composition

Fragrance Composition

Fragrance goes through three main stages, in which its intensity

changes and different elements of its composition emerge. The

stages of a Fragrance are called top, mid and base notes.

Top Notes

The top note is the first impression of a Fragrance. And because

of this, top notes are very important in the selling of a Fragrance.

Top Notes:

§ Get your attention right away, make an impression

§ Strong, but evaporate quickly

§ Common top notes: citrus, fruity notes, and green notes

Mid Notes

As top notes gradually fade away, a Fragrance intensifies and

becomes richer as the mid notes become apparent.

Mid Notes:

§ Appear 10-20 minutes after application

§ Form the heart or body of a Fragrance

§ Give a Fragrance overall character

§ Common mid notes: florals and spices

Base Notes

The base notes give the Fragrance its foundation and

lastingness, or what fragrance developers call tenacity.

Base Notes:

§ Noticeable 15 minutes after application

§ The final scent to emerge from a Fragrance

§ Bring depth and solidness as a Fragrance fades

§ Common base notes: woods, musks, amber and vanilla