Perfumes

Olfactory pyramid perfumes

Not everyone is aware of the fact that perfumes that are commonly used in everyday life can actually be classified according to specific conventions. First of all, for a perfume It is useful to understand what is meant by olfactory pyramid : the olfactory pyramid technically represents the time needed for the essence of the fragrance to vanish from your skin and this is in direct consequence of the intensity of the perfume itself. Let's look at it in detail, together with Tre Pi Profumerie , the store dedicated to perfume sale online the composition of the olfactory pyramid which allows us to define three levels of odor persistence divided into: top notes, heart notes and base notes. The top notes These are essences that, once the perfume has been sprayed, immediately reach the olfactory cells of the nasal epithelium, generally returning a strong sensation of freshness and energy; for the top notes, sea fragrances, aromatic or medicinal plants or citrus fruits are often used. The heart notes Unlike the head ones that disappear within a few minutes, they persist for three or four hours . They are the notes that give full strength to the fragrance of the perfume, resulting in being more powerful and long-lasting; for these notes, mixes of flowers and exotic fruits are generally used. The base notes As the name itself suggests, they are the stronger and more persistent notes of those that make up the olfactory pyramid and can last for several days, remaining impregnated in the fibers of the fabrics worn on the body. The base notes are generally created with strong aromas such as wood, musk or camphor and are those notes that characterize the essence of the perfume , which push you to prefer it and buy it again. Perfume can also be divided into various olfactory families: CITRUS (OR CITRUS): These are fresh, light and sparkling notes that derive from citrus fruits or citrus fruits such as bergamot, mandarin or cedar flowers. ALDEHYDATE: Aldehydes are products of alcohol oxidation, chemically synthesized to reproduce the most disparate essences: today they are mostly used to mimic floral or musky fragrances for women. AMBER: A note that recalls the Orient and can be mixed with vanilla. CHYPRE (OR PHYSICAL): It is a generic term that indicates particular notes that the island of Cyprus seems to abound in: for women it is more qualified as a mix between amber tones and aldehydes while for men it is a vigorous mix between conifers and bergamot. FLOWERED: As the name itself suggests, this olfactory family includes all those nuances that recall the scent of flowers and is divided into: green flowers such as parsley or marjoram or super-flowered ones such as dog rose, lily, etc. This olfactory family is used almost exclusively for women's perfumes. FLORIENTAL: It is a term that indicates the combination of oriental fragrances and floral or musky notes. FOUGERE: This family includes mixes for men's perfumes between geranium and lavender or musk and lavender or between musks and wood. They are generally very intense. FRESH: This family develops more through the top notes and gives off lemon or lavender tones but also floral and sweetish ones. FRUITY: As you can imagine, in this category there are notes of fresh fruits such as watermelon, banana, strawberry or raspberry; they are very popular with children. WOODY: It is often a mix between sandalwood and patchouli and is preferred for base notes, being very persistent. MUSKY: These are oak moss or acacia moss, which give strength and robustness to the central notes. ORIENTAL: Oriental notes recall spices, amber, vanilla, cinnamon and, mixed together, can also be very intense and seductive. OZONE-MARINE: Subcategory of superflowers of the floral olfactory family that includes plants that give off an aroma of freshness and sea air or breeze. SPICY: These are notes that recall pepper, coriander, turmeric and can appear very seductive. GREEN: Citrus in men's perfumes and floral in women's perfumes, the green olfactory family includes plants and vegetables with a strong but not too intense and persistent character.