Fragrance notes are a professional and meticulous classification, which is generally divided into 12 categories, including floral notes, oriental notes, woody notes, leather notes, chypre notes, water notes, fougere notes, fresh green notes, gourmand notes, citrus notes. Among them, floral notes are one of the common notes in perfumes, which can be from a single flower aroma, or a combination of flowers. Fruity notes are often the heart of perfumes, giving people a fresh feeling. As for Citrus notes, it is often used as the top notes of perfume, because its fragrance evaporates quickly, the fragrance stays short. So it can give people a refreshing feeling.

1. Floral notes
Different flowers can create different feeling, the common flowers are jasmine, tuberose, geranium, rose, freesia and so on. Floral notes accounted for a relatively large proportion in the perfume field. It is abundant and varied. Floral notes can be subdivided into three categories: the first type is not mixed with other spices, only a single floral scent, this single note of perfume is also called "Linear"; The second type is based on a floral notes, while other spices only serve as a foil to highlight the fragrance; The last type is a mixture of flowers that echo each other.

Representative Perfume: Dior-Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet

2. Fruity notes
The perfume of fruity as the name suggests is a perfume with the fragrance of fruit. According to the latest notes table, fruity notes is a note that contains all fruits except citrus. The fruity notes contains a variety of fruits, including peach, pear, apple, plum, strawberry and so on. Of course, some will also add some floral, woody or green leaves to make the fragrance more vibrant and rich.

Representative Perfume: L'Artisan Parfumeur-Premier Figuier

3. fresh Green notes
Fresh Green notes is generally based on the aroma of leaves or grass, so the aroma will be very close to the smell of green leaves or grass. In addition, there are also some like vegetables, or strong mint fragrance. fresh Green notes are relatively fresh and natural, generally neutral fragrance/male fragrance. The main spices are mint, white pine, tea, FIG leaf and so on.

Representative Perfume:Guerlain-Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca

4.Water notes
Water notes generally gives people the feeling of full water vapor, moist sea breeze and even water vapor. Some people may faint the perfume of Water notes due to the odor of the chemicals. As the main flavor elements such as air, rain and the sea are abstract smells, which can not be directly extracted from nature, so it must rely on artificial synthesis. As a result, the addition of large doses of artificial flavors and chemicals will make some people feel uncomfortable.

Representative Perfume: Maison Margiela-Sailing Day

5. Chypre notes
The original name of Chypre notes is derived from a perfume called "Chypre" launched by Coty in 1917. Since then, it has become a note type. Chypre notes is divided into old Chypre and new Chypre, the old Chypre is oak moss as a perfume setting agent; And new Chypre notes is based on patchouli as the setting agent. Chypre notes are also called Gan moss notes. The materials composition of this notes are oak moss, sandalwood, vetiver, amber, patchouli. That is to said, the layering of Chypre notes is more rich.

Representative Perfume: Guerlain-Mitsouko Eau de Toilette

6. Oriental notes
Oriental notes give people a sense of classical splendor and mystery. It is mainly made of Oriental trees, spices, musk, Lingling bean, fat fragrance and other spices. It usually has the characteristics of warmth, spicy, penetrating power and lasting fragrance.

Representative Perfume: Guerlain-Shalimar Eau de Parfum/Bvlgari Splendida Tubereuse Mystique                                                         

7. Woody notes
The original woody can make people feel peace and quiet. Woody notes are also a common notes. There are many kinds of wood spices, including sandalwood, cedar, cypress, rosin and so on, And other raw materials that are not trees but smell woody are also classified as Woody, such as patchouli and vetiver. The perfumes of Woody notes smell warm, dry, and last longer, and it is usually used in the middle and base notes of perfume.

Representative Perfume: Hermes-Terre d'Hermes

8. Leather notes
The aroma of leather notes perfume is usually strong, and it is often accompanied by tobacco and various woody notes. The world's first leather notes perfume was created in 1880 by Ernest Daltrove, the founder of CARON Perfume. The common spices of leather notes are birch oil, benzoin, tobacco, frankincense, juniper seed oil, etc. Its aroma is varied, both gentle and delicate, and it can also be masculine and unrestrained.

Representative Perfume: Amouage-Memoir Man

9. Fougere notes
Fougere notes are based on a discontinued perfume, Royal Fougere, created by perfumer Paul Parque in 1882. The main spices of Fougere notes are lavender, coumarin, oak moss, sage, mint, etc. The fragrance of Fougere notes is rich and thick, it gives people a feeling of warm old school. This notes common in male fragrance and neutral fragrance.

Representative Perfume: Guerlain-Eau de Cologne Imperiale

10. Gourmand notes
In 1992, Thierry Mugler concocted Mugler Angel perfume with caramel, chocolate, vanilla, honey and other foods. Since then, perfumes with Gourmand notes appear in public. The unique sweet and delicious smell of gourmet notes perfume makes people feel pleasure and gives people a new sensory experience.

Representative Perfume: YSL-Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium

11. Aromatic notes
Aromatic notes perfumes have a strong, layered aroma that gives people the impression of a vibrant feeling. The representative spices includes aromatic herbs, such as sage, rosemary, lavender and other raw materials. And it also like to add some fresh and clean spices or citrus to male aroma and neutral aroma.

Representative Perfume: Acca Kappa-White Moss

12. Citrus notes
Citrus notes are a fresh, refreshing aroma based on citrus fruits such as lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, etc. These notes are characterized by refreshing, sweet and sour. It is suitable for summer and autumn use. Citrus notes perfume usually lasts a short time and needs to be wear frequently. However, its fresh aroma can bring people a natural, healthy feeling which make people feel happy.

Representative Perfume: Diptyque-Oyedo

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