UNDERSTANDING FRAGRANCES : From Fragrance Notes to Fragrance Types
What is a fragrance? Are you curious about what type of fragrances you might enjoy? Do you ever wonder how to wear your fragrance to make the most impact? Finding the right scent starts with understanding fragrance.
A fragrance is a complex blend of natural or synthetic ingredients designed to produce a pleasant and appealing scent. These ingredients, often called notes, are carefully combined to create a harmonious composition. Learn more about the types of fragrances and what kind suits you
What are Scent Notes?
Explore our different Fragrance Families feauturing Floral Fragrances, Citrus Fragrances and Fruity Fragrances Fragrances are designed to have 3 sets of notes which unfold over time to create each fragrance’s individual scent... There are three notes, normally depicted in the form of a fragrance Pyramid:
- First, you smell the Top Notes which are key to informing your initial impression of the fragrance.
- Heart Notes – these form the main body of the fragrance and come to life as the top notes dissipate.
- Finally, Base Notes bring richness and depth to create the fragrances lasting impression.
What Are the Different Fragrance Types?
Eau de Cologne
Starting with the freshest and lightest fragrance formula, an Eau de Cologne typically contains around a 3% concentration of the aromatic compounds and will gently scent the skin for a couple of hours – perfect for a very natural and slight finish.
Eau de Toilette
The Eau de Toilette formula typically contains around 10% concentration of the aromatic compounds leading to a fresh, delicate and gentle finish with a 4-6 hour wear time.
Discover our Les Classiques Collection that includes a vast range of Eau de Toilette fragrances with sensual, warm or spicy notes.
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Eau de Parfum
Compare this with an Eau de Parfum which is the stronger of our two fragrance formulas, with around a 15% concentration of the aromatic compound and the result will be a bolder, more intense finish to really make an impact, plus a longer wear time of 8-12 hours.
Explore our Unforgettable Flowers Collection, with Eau de Parfums with tender and delicate notes from Noble Epine, elegant or surprising notes from Melilot or soft and delicate notes from Barbotine.
How To Apply Your Fragrance
Spray On The Pulse Points
Avoid rubbing your wrists together, as it can dull the top notes of the scent, causing your top notes to evaporate more quickly. Simply spritz, then allow the fragrance to settle for the true complexity of the scent to meld together.
Applying your fragrance on your pulse points (the areas of the body where veins flow closer to the skin therefore emit more heat) allows the fragrance to sing and develop faster. Your wrists, neck, inside of the elbows, behind the top of the ear, and even behind your knees.
Extra Tip: Keep your skin moisturised. Moisturised skin actually hangs onto fragrance better, as fragrances evaporate quicker on drier skin. Fragrance is also best applied when the skin is slightly damp after showering.
You can also do 'fragrance layering' by moisturising your skin with a body lotion with same scent from your fragrance. We recommend Néroli & Orchidée Collection to achieve an everlasting perfumed skin.
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The Art of Fragrance Layering
The gesture of fragrance layering enables the scent to become part of your skin, instead of just sitting on top of it, and can last longer. Learn more on the art of fragrance layering: the Provençal-way to layer your favourite scent to last from morning ‘til night.
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