Fine fragrance consists of a range of perfumes and colognes. It is a general term for products diluted with alcohol.
When applied, fine fragrance can change one’s mood, and also asserts one’s uniqueness.
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Explaining The Fragrance Oil Triangle
Explaining The Fragrance Oil Triangle
Explore the fragrance triangle
The layers of a fragrance oil consist of three parts, often referred to as the fragrance triangle (or fragrance pyramid). These three parts each have their own significance in the makeup of a fragrance oil. However, what are these parts? What role does each layer play in the overall fragrance composition ? Let’s explore the fragrance triangle to better understand.
Head Notes
The first part of the fragrance triangle are the top notes. The top notes provide that initial spark or burst of fragrance and provide the most impact. The top notes evaporate quickly making way for the middle notes of a fragrance to be realized. The top notes of a fragrance are usually comprised of citrus notes or light aromatic chemical esters.
Heart Notes
The center of the triangle is commonly referred to as the heart of a fragrance or its middle or “heart” notes. Middle notes represent the scents truest nature and form the fragrance signature itself. The middle notes are evident for the life of the fragrance. Typical heart notes quite often contain spice notes, fruity notes and floral notes.
Base Notes
Then, we have the third level of the fragrance triangle, which is referred to as the “base” notes. The base notes support the top and middle notes and give the fragrance depth. These are the longest lasting notes of a fragrance and remain long after the top and middle notes have evaporated. Although they are the longest lasting in the fragrance triangle, they are designed to support the depth of the fragrance and not overpower it. Common base notes often include woods, musk, resins or vanillas.