LESSON 01 / 053 min read
The language of scent
Bright, soft, earthy. Scent has a vocabulary, and learning it makes choosing oils feel much more intuitive.
Top, heart, and base describe how a scent unfolds. They are a useful starting point, with soft boundaries: a material can contribute to more than one part of a blend.
A scent unfolds over time
TOP NOTES
The first impression
The most volatile notes often introduce a fragrance. Their fresh, immediate presence tends to fade sooner.
Select a layer to explore ↖A thought to keep
A note describes a scent’s character and staying power. It does not describe a health benefit.
Read the source Institute for Art and Olfaction · Perfume taxonomies ↗