What are scent notes?

  • 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.

  • Common top notes:

    Top notes are usually made up of lighter notes such as:

    — Apple

    — Bamboo

    — Basil

    — Sage

    — Lime

  • 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

  • Common base notes:

    Base notes are commonly woody and long lasting. These include:

    — Agarwood

    — Vetiver

    — Vanilla

    — Patchouli

    — Amber

    — Amyris

    — Frankincense