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Perfume Notes Guide

By Scenday Team · 2026-06-02

Perfume notes are the building blocks of scent. They help explain why a fragrance opens bright, turns floral or spicy, then settles into woods, musk, amber, vanilla, or skin-like warmth.

Top, Heart, and Base Notes

Top notes are noticed first, heart notes shape the main character, and base notes last longest on skin.

Why Notes Matter for Recommendations

Scenday uses note patterns to understand taste, compare scent profiles, and explain why a fragrance may fit you.