Each perfume, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne or Eau de Solid is made with fragrance oils and alcohol. The oils serve as a carrier of the fragrance, whereas the alcohol forms a bridge between oil and skin. The individual categories reflect the ratio between oil and alcohol. Perfume has the highest oil content with 15%-30% and eau de solid with 1%-3% the lowest.
Despite the differences in the quantity ratio, each fragrance component traditionally unfolds gradually according to the so-called fragrance pyramid. This consists of head, heart and base notes.
The top note is perceived as the first and is the smell immediately after spraying. Often fresh, minty, aquatic and airy fragrances are used. The top note of the fragrance lasts for about 15 minutes.
The middle note forms the middle level of the pyramid and follows after the top note disappear. The aromas of the heart note gradually unfold and determine the character of the respective fragrance. Floral, fruity and herbaceous aromas are often used.
The base notes form the foundation of the fragrance, rounds off the smell experience and gives the fragrance a certain degree of depth. The base notes are mainly woody, resinous and gourmandous, i.e. sensual, deep nuances. The smell of the base note may last for several hours depending on the application.
Women's fragrances are mainly made from floral, oriental, semi-borient or chypre fragrances.
Floral fragrances are among the most popular fragrance families. The feminine, elegant and natural associations emphasise the feminine side. Oriental fragrances smell sweet, heavy and intense. The oils used are reminiscent of a world of 1001 nights with long perceptibility. A blend of floral and oriental fragrances are semi-borial perfumes. This fragrance combines the warmth and mysterious with a harmony of floral and fruity nuances. The Chypre fragrance family is characterised by a fine fragrance that particularly confident women appreciate. Chypre fragrances offer a strong contrast between warm woody nuances and fresh citrus notes.
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For men's fragrances, mainly differs between woody leather and tobacco-like fragrances.
Woody scents are extracted from cedar wood, amber or vetiver. These emphasise the masculinity and can be combined well with other scents of pepper, cinnamon or nutmeg. Fragrances with leather nuances usually smell smoky and are perceived as cosy. These fragrances are combined with floral oils and rounded off. The tobacco scent serves as an ideal base for other fragrances. The warm and slightly sweet aroma of the tobacco is often rounded off with floral and woody fragrances. The three categories are mainly used as a base note and mixed with floral or herbaceous essences. This creates a perfect and intense fragrance experience.
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Launched by the design house of Gucci in the year 2015. This floral fragrance has a blend of bergamot, ylang-ylang, Casablanca lily, orange blossom, Tahitian vanilla, amber, and sandalwood notes.
