Top, Heart and Base Note
Behind every fragrance lies an olfactory structure. To understand a fragrance and discover its full richness, simply explore its fragrance pyramid, composed of three elements: top notes, heart notes and base notes.
To better understand this structure, let us take Rosehip Petals as an example, a fragrance created in Grasse and inspired by the secluded gardens of Versailles, where Marie Antoinette found a little freedom away from the splendour of the Court.
Top Notes: The First Impression
Top notes are the scents you perceive immediately when first discovering a fragrance. They give the fragrance its initial character and gradually fade to make way for the heart notes.
In Rosehip Petals, the opening notes combine lavender and bergamot. Fresh and luminous, they introduce the composition with a delicate first impression, evoking a stroll through the gardens of Versailles.
Heart Notes: The Identity of the Fragrance
More enduring, heart notes define a fragrance’s personality. They accompany the fragrance for several hours.
In a floral creation such as Rosehip Petals, the heart of the composition reveals an accord of cumin, cinnamon and orange blossom. These notes bring richness and elegance to the fragrance, balancing floral softness with a spicy character.
Base Notes: The Signature of the Fragrance
Finally, base notes bring depth to the composition. Richer and warmer, they extend the fragrance trail and leave a lasting impression.
In Rosehip Petals, sandalwood, vanilla and coumarin add depth and delicately prolong the fragrance trail. These notes give the fragrance a warmer, more sophisticated dimension.
A Composition Crafted Like a Work of Art
A fragrance unfolds in three stages:
- Top notes: the first scents, fresh and light.
- Heart notes: the heart of the fragrance, rounded and enveloping.
- Base notes: the deeper notes that leave a lasting trail.
Understanding the fragrance pyramid means learning to appreciate how a scent evolves over time, allowing it to tell you its story, note by note.
In Rosehip Petals, lavender and bergamot open the composition, before giving way to cumin, cinnamon and orange blossom. Sandalwood, vanilla and coumarin then prolong the fragrance trail, adding depth and character.
At La Savonnerie Royale, our fragrances are created in France in collaboration with perfumers from Grasse, the historic capital of perfumery. A creation such as Rosehip Petals embodies French craftsmanship, bringing together fragrance, heritage and the French art of living.
Discover the world of Rosehip Petals through its collection of body care and home fragrances: solid soap, liquid soap, scented candle and fragrance diffuser. Each creation brings the natural elegance cherished by Marie Antoinette into your home.