THE SCENT ESTATE · FRAGRANCE JOURNAL

A small guide to fragrance notes

Discover the details behind a fragrance.

A fragrance profile describes a scent using familiar references such as rose, citrus, oud or sandalwood. These notes help communicate its character; a note description is not an ingredient list.

Top, heart and base notes describe different parts of the scent experience. Explore each product’s profile to see how the house describes its composition.

You do not need to recognise every note to enjoy a perfume. Start with the overall feeling, then explore the details that interest you.