Fragrance Glossary

The later stage of a fragrance’s development after its initial impressions have settled.

A perfume format commonly sold at a higher fragrance concentration than eau de toilette.

A perfume format commonly sold at a lower fragrance concentration than eau de parfum.

A perfume format generally associated with a high proportion of fragrance concentrate.

A related fragrance released as an extension of an existing fragrance line.

A descriptive arrangement of a fragrance’s notes into top, heart and base.

A scent impression associated with the central character of a fragrance as its opening settles.

The length of time a fragrance remains perceptible after application.

A named scent impression used to describe how a fragrance smells.

A temporary reduction in how noticeable an odour feels during continued or repeated exposure.

How far a fragrance is perceptible around its wearer at a given moment.

A change to the formula of an existing fragrance product.

The trail of fragrance left in the air as a wearer moves.

A fragrance, or stage of its wear, that is mainly perceptible close to the skin.

A scent impression associated with the opening of a fragrance.