Understanding Fragrance Notes
It goes without saying that notes are the components or building blocks found within a fragrance. Each note plays a role in how the scent unfolds and also in its longevity.
There are typically three main types of notes: top, middle (heart), and base. When combined, these layers of ingredients work together to create a final product or overall scent profile.
Perfumers are highly skilled in blending notes to ensure that a fragrance elicits both a pleasant scent and a memorable sensory experience.
Top Notes
Top notes consist of the upper layer of the fragrance, which is detected immediately when a scent is diffused. They create the first impression and set the tone for a fragrance story to unfold.
Although top notes evaporate within 5–15 minutes due to their higher volatility, their main purpose is to give off an initial scent and seamlessly shift to the next layer of fragrance. This transition is made easy thanks to the lighter and smaller molecules found within this layer.
The most common top-layer notes consist of citrus or delicate floral scents. Flair introduces some of these refreshing notes in fragrances such as Pure and Vanity Flair.
Middle Notes (From the Heart)
The name itself gives insight into the role this note plays in the fragrance. The middle note encompasses the heart of the fragrance, preserving some of the top note’s aroma before transitioning into a new scent to enhance the experience.
In addition, the middle notes also act as a buffer for the base notes, as many base elements are not as pleasant-smelling when isolated.
Heart notes contribute about 70% of the total scent. They last longer than the initial top notes and remain consistent throughout the life of the fragrance.
Common heart notes include rich, full-bodied florals such as freesia, jasmine, and rose. Some of these can be found in Vanity Flair and White Tea & Fig.
Base Notes
Together with the middle notes, base notes form the foundation of a fragrance. They elevate the lighter notes by acting as a pillar, adding richness and resonance.
Being the glue that holds the fragrance together, base notes tend to be deep, heavy, and long-lasting. They typically appear about 30 minutes after diffusion and can linger for up to six hours.
Some of the most popular and widely used base notes include amber, musk, vanilla, cedarwood, and sandalwood. Flair’s Chalet Chic leaves a lasting impression, showcasing many of these incredible notes.
Cold-Air Diffusion Technology
Flair diffusers use cutting-edge technology known as nebulization. This innovative process converts fragrance oils into a refined dry mist.
Since the fragrances are a unique blend of 100% essential oils, they contain just three notes with no additives or chemicals. Cold-air diffusion technology disperses tiny nanoparticles that remain suspended in the air for hours, creating a pure and evenly distributed aroma.
What’s more, cold-air diffusion requires no dilution, no alcohol, and no heat, allowing you to enjoy aromatic luxury in its purest form.
Conclusion
Fragrance is an art form built on balance, precision, and emotion — and cold-air diffusion is the technology that preserves this art in its purest expression. By protecting each note from distortion and ensuring even distribution, it allows every fragrance to perform exactly as the perfumer intended.
With Flair Diffusers, you experience scent the way it was meant to be: authentic, long-lasting, and beautifully balanced.