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Perfume Notes12 Jan 2025

Anatomy of a Perfume Note: Top, Heart and Base, Explained

A working guide to the three-act structure of every fragrance — and how to use top, heart and base notes when you blend your own perfume with a DIY kit.

Read· 9 min · Meher Singh

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