Typical top notes, your first impressions, are usually light and alluring. They tend to be made up of citrus like orange and lemon, as well as herbal essences like lavender, basil, or sage. Typical heart notes, making up your fragrance foundation, are usually warm and full-bodied like rose, neroli, and cinnamon. Typical base notes, long-lasting notes that make up the dry-down are vanilla, musk, and sandalwood.