What does the word “note” referring to a fragrance mean?
A fragrance may be divided into three notes: top notes, middle notes, and base notes. The top note is the first part of the fragrance and is composed of the lighter and more volatile fragrance materials. This is the first impression or first impact one experiences as one opens a bottle of perfume. The middle note is the second part or body of the fragrance. This is the heart of the fragrance, which really defines its main character. Base notes, the third or last part of the fragrance, are made up of the least volatile, long lasting ingredients such as powders, plant resins. These ingredients have a fixative character and can be discerned on the skin long after most of the fragrance has evaporated.
