What are Notes in Perfumes

Notes in perfumes are the different variety of scents that can be sensed upon its application. There are essentially 3 notes in a perfume—:

Head/ Top

Heart

Base

These are classifed on the basis of fragrance that can be smelled with respect to time of application of perfume. These are grouped as per volatility or evaporation coefficent of the chemicals.

A Head note is the fragrance that you perceive immediately after application of perfume. They for first impression of the fragrance for a user. They are usually strong, fresh and assertive very volatile in nature. Citrus is a commonly used Head Note.

A Heart note is the fragrance that gets active just before the total dissipation of Head note. They are mellow and less volatile as compared to Head Notes. They often act as a mask for the Base Notes. Most commonly used Heart notes are Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon, sandalwood.

Base Notes appears when scent of Heart notes is about to depart. They provide the main theme of perfume and also used to influence the Fragrance of the top 2 notes. Compounds of this class are usually heavy and have low volatility. Most commonly used Base Notes are Musk and Pacholi. Some of the best Men's Colognes or Eau de Toilette are as below--:

Versace Man

Notes starting with carambola, with a bubbly and non-conformist personality, which immediately makes a contrast with the tradition of white lemon and with the nobility of rose wood. Then the distinctive character of cedar leaves rises up, to highlight the vibrant notes of tarragon and the manliness of clary sage. Precious understandings finally leave their stamp on a irresistible trail: sycamore wood, comforting amber and sparkling musk offering mysterious and skin-deep sensations. Link to purchase this EDT from Versace is below--:

https://amzn.to/3c1pSoA

Versace Eros

Notes comprises of  a  combination of mint leaves, Italian lemon zest and green apple. An addictive sensuality delivered by Oriental, intriguing and enveloping notes like Tonka Beans, Amber, Geranium Flower and Vanilla. A racy virility symbolized by woods such as Cedarwood from Atlas and Virginia, Vetyver and Oak Moss, providing intensity and power. Please use below link to purchase the same.

https://amzn.to/2ViWtzH

Calvin Klein Obsessed EDT

Top Notes--:  Oro blanco grapefruit, sichuan pepper, black cardamom

Heart Notes--: Cedar leaves, labdanum, blonde leather

Base Notes--: Patchouli, black vanilla, ambrox

Please use below link to purchase this

https://amzn.to/2VdgkAe

Mont blanc Individuel EDT

Individual For Men By MONTBLANC starts with top notes of rosemary, pineapple, coriander, cinnamon, lavender,continues with middle notes of orange blossom, violet, jasmine, geranium, ,ending with base notes of sandalwood, amber, patchouli, musk, raspberry. A strong scent. Please use below link to purchase.

https://amzn.to/2JPTeKz

Hope this helps you. Happy perfuming !!!!