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ACCORD

A combination of various ingredients which blend to produce a new fragrance impression. The number of ingredients in an accord may vary from two to several hundred. Both simple and complex accords may be used within the same fragrance.

Note

A single scent from one fragrance essence.

Top Note

The top note is the first impression which captures our attention when we smell fragrance.

Middle Note

After a few minutes on the skin, the top note softens and we perceive the middle note-also called the “mid note” or “heart” of the fragrance.

Base Note

After approximately 30 minutes on the skin, we perceive the base note or background of the fragrance-also called the “dry down”. The base note is what remains for several hours.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FRAGRANCE CONCENTRATIONS

Perfume/Parfum

Contains the highest form of fragrance oil. It is rich, full bodied fragrance lasts for hours.

Eau De Parfum

Lighter than a perfume but more concentrated than an Eau de Toilette. Captures the essence of a perfume in a lighter, less concentrated but still long-lasting form (for White Linen only, the Eau de Parfum is called “parfum”)

Eau De Toilette

Less concentrated than an Eau de Parfum.

Summer Fragrance

Lighter, refreshing version of Eau de Toilette.