The world of perfumes is fascinating – and yet almost everyone asks themselves this question at some point: “Which fragrance note do I actually perceive the most?”
The answer is not that simple, because a perfume is like a short story that unfolds in chapters.
Top, heart and base notes – the foundation of every composition
Every creation is built according to the fragrance pyramid:
- Top notes: The first impression – fresh, fruity or sparkling. Perceptible immediately, but they fade after 10–20 minutes.
- Heart notes: The core – they unfold after about 20 minutes, define the character and stay for several hours.
- Base notes: The signature – warm, deep and sensual. Vanilla, woods, musk or amber often stay with you until the next day.
👉 Conclusion: Which note you smell the most depends on whether you’re at the beginning, in the middle or many hours after applying the perfume.
Why do we perceive fragrances differently?
- Concentration: An extrait de parfum with 25% oil lasts much longer and more intensely than an eau de toilette.
- Skin chemistry: Every skin interprets fragrance oils differently – pH level, temperature and diet all have an influence.
- Season & weather: Warmth intensifies sweet and spicy notes, while cool air makes fresh accords appear clearer.
- Dosage & placement: One spray on a scarf or clothes can make the base notes stand out more strongly.
Women’s fragrances from L’ATELIERO
- The Queen: After fresh lemon and raspberry, the honey with jasmine comes through – sweet, radiant, regal.
- The Queen Elixir: More intense – honey, white florals and cocoa dominate for a long time and add depth.
- Belle Mademoiselle: Gourmand – caramel, vanilla and musk leave the strongest impression.
- Innocent Addiction: After a fruity opening, the combination of vanilla, amber and sandalwood takes over.
- Jasmine Dream: Jasmine is the queen here – accompanied by white florals, it remains the heart and base at the same time.
- Furry Attraction: Musk dominates – the warming base note of this women’s fragrance is what you perceive most intensely.
Men’s fragrances from L’ATELIERO
- Le Provocateur: Starts off fresh, but develops into a warm, spicy composition of cinnamon and leather.
- Le Provocateur Elixir: Tobacco, tonka bean and cognac make this fragrance especially long-lasting and charismatic.
- The One: Oceanic notes and ambergris define the picture – fresh, masculine, elegant.
- Urban Leather: Dark leather, patchouli and smoky woods form the signature – powerful, urban, masculine.
- Irresistible Man: Dominant notes are amber and spicy accords that radiate confidence.
- Victorious: In Victorious, amber, oakmoss and birch dominate – powerful, distinctive and majestic.
Unisex fragrances from L’ATELIERO
- Dreamz: Aldehydic-aquatic notes create the impression of “freshly washed laundry”.
- Clubby Charming: Bubble gum and vanilla stay in the foreground – playful, sweet and glamorous.
Conclusion
The notes we perceive the most depend on the fragrance pyramid, our skin and even the season. But one thing remains the same: base notes are the signature that makes a perfume unforgettable.
That’s exactly why L’ATELIERO relies on extrait de parfum with 25% fragrance oil – for depth, longevity and a scent that not only stands out but truly lasts.
