A LITTLE GUIDE FOR YOU

Basic Terminology

Note

Characteristic odour. Is used to indicate the tone of a fragrance in any of the 3 phases of the same: Top, Middle or Base.

Top Note

The first impression a fragrance leave right after being applied.

Middle Notes

Comes from the central character of a fragrance, also known as heart note.

Base Notes

Final phase of a fragrance, less volatile components.

Mouillette or Blotter

Strips of an absorbent paper used to smell the fragrances and study them over their different phases.

Durability

The ability of the fragrance to retain its essence for a certain period of time.

Harmony

Applied to fragrances, refers to those that reflect unity.

Character

dominant note of a fragrance.

Fragance Families

There are several classifications of fragrance families, these are the top 7. They also have sub-families and combinations derived from them, which provides an infinite range of fragrances to explore.

  • Citrus
  • Floral
  • Fougère
  • Chypre
  • Woody
  • Amber-Oriental
  • Leather

    • Recommendations

    We recommend you to keep the fragances:

  • In places with enviromental temperature
  • Closed conatiners
  • In places with low sunlight