These fragrance notes are often compared to musical notes and are blended together creating an accord achieving harmony and melody. When these accords are pulled together they construct what is known as a pyramid, with the top notes forming the peak and the bottom notes the base. As a fragrance begins to dry, the top notes will slowly soften into the middle and bottom notes providing the full character of the scent. When smelling a fragrance, the top notes are immediately recognized and contain the most volatile ingredients. The bottom or base notes are usually heavier, appearing much more slowly, giving a fragrance its longevity.
Middle notes tie the top and bottom notes together adding both depth and complexity.
Fine Fragrance Advisor Finding the perfect scent to compliment the individual is what drives top perfumer Sophia Grojsman to create some of the most admired and recognizable fragrances in the world. For her, scent enhances expression, and she strives to create fragrances to awaken the imagination. Sophia Grojsman began her life-long fascination with flowers and plants at an early age. As a child in the former Soviet Union, Sophia loved tastes and smells and focused on spending her playtime with flowers. At the age of 15 her family moved to Poland, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in analytical inorganic chemistry.