which are soluble in alcohol.
These molecules can be natural, such as essential oils, or synthetic.
Perfumes are generally composed of three notes:
Top notes: top notes are the first to be perceived.
They are generally fresh and light, and disappear quickly.
Perfumes are often classified into families, based on their dominant note.
Floral: floral perfumes are dominated by flowers, such as rose, jasmine, lilac, lily of the valley, etc.
Fruity: fruity flavors are dominated by fruits, such as peach, raspberry, tangerine, pineapple, etc.
Oriental: Oriental perfumes are dominated by warm and sensual notes, such as vanilla, musk, amber, patchouli, etc.
Fougère: fougère fragrances are dominated by fresh and woody notes, such as lavender, rosemary,
cedar, etc.
Chypre: chypre perfumes are dominated by woody and amber notes, such as cedar, patchouli,
amber, etc.
Perfumes are a complex art that combines science and creativity. Perfumers use
their know-how to create unique compositions that evoke emotions and memories.
Top note molecules are volatile, meaning they vaporize easily.
Heart notes: heart notes appear after top notes.
They are generally more intense and lasting than top notes.
Heart note molecules are less volatile than top note molecules.
Base notes: Base notes are the last to be heard.
They are generally warm and sensual, and last a long time.
Base note molecules are the least volatile of all notes.
