Ultimate Fragrance Glossary

ACCORD: Combination of fragrant notes working together harmoniously. LONGEVITY: How long fragrance lasts on skin. SILLAGE: Trail of fragrance left behind. TOP NOTES: First impression (5-15 min). HEART NOTES: Core fragrance (20 min-hours). BASE NOTES: Foundation and longevity (6+ hours). CONCENTRATION: Percentage of fragrant oils (EDT 5-15%, EDP 15-20%, Parfum 20-30%). PROJECTION: How far fragrance projects. THROW: Same as projection. ATOMIZER: Spray device. DECANTING: Transferring fragrance between bottles. Complete reference guide.