What are scent notes?
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Notes are descriptors of the different ingredients that make up a scent.
— Within each scent there are Top, Middle and Base notes.
— Top notes are typically the first thing you smell, but they fade the fastest.
— Middle notes are there to retain some of the top note’s aroma while introducing new scents. These last a little longer.
— Base notes linger the longest. They support the lighter scents and are made up of some of the strongest scents.
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Common top notes:
Top notes are usually made up of lighter notes such as:
— Apple
— Bamboo
— Basil
— Sage
— Lime
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Common middle notes:
Middle notes are commonly on the heavier side. These notes can be bold florals, spicy, or fruity and they make up the body of the scent. Some examples include:
— Black pepper
— Cinnamon
— Rose
— Pine
— Lemongrass
— Hinoki
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Common base notes:
Base notes are commonly woody and long lasting. These include:
— Agarwood
— Vetiver
— Vanilla
— Patchouli
— Amber
— Amyris
— Frankincense