A scent impression associated with the opening of a fragrance.
Also known as: top notes
Not to be confused with: Heart note
In a note pyramid, the top groups impressions associated with the early phase. Materials overlap throughout a composition, so the opening is not an isolated layer that must disappear before the heart starts. There is no universal duration for a top note.
Use with top-note labels in the fragrance pyramid. Do not imply an exact minute-by-minute timeline.
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Reviewed October 9, 2026 by the Noteboxd editorial team.