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Scent Profiles

Explore detailed profiles of fragrance families and notes. Understand the characteristics, best uses, and combinations for each scent category.

Fragrance Notes Reference

Top Notes

First impression (5-15 min)

Agarwood (Oud)
Agave
Air Accord
Alcohol
Aldehydes
Almond
Aloe Vera
Amalfi Lemon
Amaretto
Amber
Anise
Apple
Apple Juice
Apple Peel
Apricot

+ 268 more notes

Heart Notes

Main body (2-4 hours)

Almond
Almond Blossom
Almond Blossom Cream
Almond Cream
Amber
Ambrette
Anise
Apple Blossom
Apple Blossom Honey
Apricot
Apricot Flower
Apricot Nectar
Apricot Skin
Basil
Beeswax

+ 266 more notes

Base Notes

Foundation (4-8+ hours)

Agarwood
Akigalawood
Almond
Almond Milk
Amber
Amber Accord
Amber Resin
Amber Resin Dark
Amber Resin Sweet
Amber Sugar
Amber Xtreme
Ambergris
Ambergris Accord
Ambergris White
Amberwood

+ 262 more notes

Understanding Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Top notes are the first scents you perceive when you spray a fragrance. They're typically light, fresh, and evaporate quickly (5-15 minutes). Common top notes include citrus, herbs, and light fruits.

Heart Notes

Heart notes emerge after the top notes fade (usually after 10-30 minutes). They form the main body of the fragrance and last 2-4 hours. These are often floral, fruity, or spicy scents.

Base Notes

Base notes are the foundation of the fragrance, appearing after the heart notes and lasting the longest (4-8+ hours). They're typically rich, deep scents like woods, musks, and vanilla that provide depth and longevity.