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Olfactory Pyramid — Top, Heart, Base
Perfumery Education
Every fragrance is structured in three layers that reveal themselves over time. The Top Notes (or 'head') are what you smell immediately — citrus, herbs, light fruits. They last 15-30 minutes. The Hea.
Best for — top (15-30 min), Heart (2-4 hrs), Base (4-12+ hrs) — wait 30 minutes before judging any fragrance.
Universal perfumery structure.
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