REVIEW NGARETZ "PERFUME NOTES"

 Elevating Your Fragrance Experience: Make Your Shopping Easier

When buying perfume, we often see the words Top Notes, Middle Notes, and Base Notes. What is the meaning of these three notes? How important is it to have top, middle, and base notes? What is essential for us to know about this? Simply put, we want a different scent or at least a little different from other people. We don't want to smell the same as someone we randomly meet on the street, right?

The perfume industry has developed. Buying perfume is very easy; we need to come to the shop, spray, sniff, and if you like the scent, then buy the product. However, as times change, there are so many perfume products on the market now that brands and their perfumeries are looking for ways to make it easier for customers to find the right perfume.

At first, Mingetz didn't care about these three levels of notes, but gradually, Mingetz became interested in learning them. By understanding the three levels of notes, we can make our shopping more straightforward, especially when buying it online without sniffing it first. Here, Mingetz will explain the differences between the three levels of notes and what things you should pay attention to and know when buying perfume directly or blind buying.

1. Top Notes

        The top level on the perfume pyramid is Top Notes. Top Notes are the first scent we feel; usually, the fragrance is very thin. Top Notes are the first impression, so notes at this level often hypnotize us to buy the perfume. This level has a transitional scent, so the scent in Top Notes is very light and disappears quickly. The lasting time for the Top Notes scent is only 10-15 minutes. The scents commonly found in Top Notes are:

• Citrus (lemon, bergamot, and orange zest).

• Floral (flowery notes).

• Fresh Herbs (basil, sage, and lavender).

• Light Fruits (anise, berries, and grapefruit).

• Fruity.

     Please remember that Top Notes is not an overall assessment of a perfume. Suppose you buy perfume directly in a shop. In that case, it's better to ask for a paper tester first to smell the scents that come after, or if the store doesn't provide tester paper, you should spray it on your wrist and wait 30 minutes - 1 hour to find the scent afterward. However, if you decide to buy online, you can search for levels of notes on search engines or try to find other people's reviews on internet sites.

2. Middle Notes

    Middle Notes are the heart of a perfume, usually called the "Main Body of Perfume". Middle Notes will appear when the Top Notes have started to evaporate. At this level, the true aroma of the perfume begins to emerge. The job of Middle Notes is to support the Base Notes and bind some of the scents of the Top Notes so they don't disappear.

    The fragrance from Middle Notes is usually heavier but softer, balanced, and, of course, more complex. Generally, Middle Notes take 10-30 minutes to absorb into the skin and can last 2-3 hours before the aroma of the Base Notes comes out. The fragrance commonly used for Middle Notes is Rose, Jasmine, Lavender, Spices (cinnamon and nutmeg), Geranium, Ylang-ylang, Lemongrass, Cardamom, and Neroli.

3. Base Notes

        Have you ever bought a perfume with a fresh scent, but over time, it turned a bit woody or musky? That's what we call Base Notes. The characteristics of Base Notes are usually warm, rich, and a little heavy. These notes will come out when the Top and Middle Notes completely evaporate or approximately 30 minutes after spraying. The task of Base Notes is to provide a long-lasting impression for users. At this level, the fragrance can last up to 24 hours, even longer if applied to cloth. Commonly used notes are Woody Notes (sandalwood and cedarwood), Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli, and Oak Moss. The composition of the Base Notes determines which perfume will last the longest.

Basic knowledge about perfume notes can help you when shopping for perfume. Try to assess the scents you already own and find out what combines them, such as ingredients, style or durability. This method will be beneficial in being able to select and filter scents and perfume mixtures and find fragrances that we are used to or are entirely new. Hopefully, Mingetz's explanation can help you understand the world of perfume and make your perfume shopping experience even better.