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Friday, December 2, 2011

Fragrances 101

What do fragrance notes refer to?
Fragrances comprise many different scents; these scents are called "notes." Top notes are very light and last just a few minutes (5-10 minutes). Middle notes become apparent in about 15 minutes after application. These can last up to an hour or more. Bottom notes are the heavier ingredients. These last the longest, usually for several hours.
Accord:It is equivalent to a chord in music. An accord in perfumery describes a balanced complex of 3 or 4 fragrance notes which lose their individual identity to create a completely new, unified odor impression. Each component material is in balance and harmony with each other so that no single component can be detected.

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