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The Art of Scent

How a fragrance unfolds

A perfume is composed like music — it opens, it deepens, and it lingers. Here is how to read one, and how to choose yours.

The Art of Scent

Every fragrance tells a story in three acts

I

Top Notes

The first 15 minutes

The opening overture — bright, fleeting and vivid. Citrus, bergamot, pink pepper and aromatic herbs that draw you in.

II

Heart Notes

Up to 4 hours

The soul of the perfume. Rose, jasmine, iris and spice unfold as the top notes fade, revealing its true character.

III

Base Notes

Lingers all day

The lasting memory. Oud, amber, vanilla, musk and precious woods that stay on skin long after you've left the room.

Concentrations

Parfum, EDP or EDT — which to choose?

Parfum / Extrait

Perfume oil
20 – 30%
Lasts
8 hours and beyond

The richest form: close to the skin, deep and long-lasting. A little goes a long way.

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Eau de Parfum

Perfume oil
15 – 20%
Lasts
6 – 8 hours

The everyday luxury — full character with a generous trail. Our most popular choice.

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Eau de Toilette

Perfume oil
5 – 15%
Lasts
3 – 5 hours

Lighter and brighter, ideal for warm Colombo days and the office.

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Body Mist

Perfume oil
2 – 5%
Lasts
1 – 2 hours

A soft veil of scent to refresh through the day.

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The Art of Scent — Notes & Concentrations Explained | The Fragrance Store