Understanding Fragrance Notes

LUMIÈRE Editors 1 February 2026 1 min read

Top, heart, and base notes work together to tell a story over time.

Every great fragrance unfolds like a story, revealing different chapters over time.

Top notes are your first impression — citrus, herbs, and light fruits that fade within 15 minutes.

Heart notes emerge next — florals, spices, and green notes that define the fragrance character for hours.

Base notes are the foundation — sandalwood, vanilla, musk, and amber that linger for hours, sometimes into the next day.

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