italiano   What is a fragrance? A fragrance is a combination obtained through bringing together raw materials or simple notes. The harmony of such a combination depends on the balance and olfactory intensity of each note. A fragrance is composed of three moments in its life: top, heart and base, in relation to the volatility of the components. Notes and olfactory families Top notes These are the notes which give the first impression of the fragrance, create curiosity and disappear over a short space of time. Heart notes These are more persistent and represent the soul and character of the fragrance. Base notes Composed of absolutes, concretes, natural resins, musks and synthetic fixatives, these are the base of the fragrance, the notes which remain longer.   Aldehydic     Sought-after and imaginative     Sought-after and imaginative, sweet or fresh and pungent, these are notes which create new, unusual combinations and therefore give the perfume strength and body.         Amber-scented     Warm and sensual     Warm and sensual origins deriving from the natural secretions of the sperm whale and today synthetically reproduced given ever-increasing concern for animal welfare. It has a particular woody-oily scent with metallic elements, but is also slightly balsamic with hints of marine. In general, this synthetic by-product mixes Vanilla, Labdanum, Benzoin, Balsam of Peru, Cistus Absolute, Patchouli and Sandalwood.         Aquatic     Lively and effervescent     Lively and effervescent, fresh and agreeable, these notes remind us of water, the sea and the ozone.         Aromatic     Regenerating and persuasive     Those spices most commonly used in the kitchen have notes which are regenerating and persuasive, with a scent which is not only herbal but also particularly aromatic. Examples are Basil, Sage, Thyme, Rosemary and Bay Leaves: notes which are sharp, light and fresh, typical of floral, woody bouquets.         Balsamic     Penetrating and intense     Penetrating and intense, these are pungent, fresh, beneficial notes such as Mint, Eucalyptus and Camphor.         Citrus     Extremely fresh and stimulating     Extremely fresh and stimulating, fresh, light top notes which are radiant and dynamic and include bergamot, orange, citron, mandarin, grapefruit.         Floral     Feminine and sophisticated     Feminine and sophisticated, these can take on different characteristics according to whether they derive from an individual note or from a floral bouquet. In any case, this is a large family in which various types can be distinguished: fresh: these derive from typically spring-like flowers such as Lily of the Valley, Freesia or certain varieties of slightly fruity Rose; green: Violet is a distinctive example, but in general these can be traced back to the “buds” of the flower, with a scent which therefore reminds us of elements nearer to the earth such as leaves or grass. intense: these can be traced back to flowers which are typical of regions with particularly hot climates: Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Narcissus. These notes often contain accentuated nuances which are balsamic, spiced or of animal origin. “hybrid”: this refers to all those floral notes which are characterised by a “mix” of olfactory nuances. For example the Hyacinth has a scent which is both fresh and intense at the same time, in the same way that the violet could be considered slightly woody and not only green.         Fruity-dark     Charming and pleasant     Charming and pleasant, these characterise the middle and sometimes the bottom of the fragrances. They derive from fruits with a bittersweet flavour such as Raspberry or Peach.         Fruity-light     Energetic and vivacious     Energetic and vivacious, lively and charming, these are notes which mainly derive from fruits with green or yellow peel. Fragrances such as Apple, Pear, Melon and Pineapple belong to this group.         Gourmand     Gourmand and wrapping     sweet and gourmand, these notes bring to mind the wrapping flavours of some foods, like Vanilla, Chocolate, Caramel. They can often be found paired with fruity notes, as Cocco, or spicy notes, as Cinnamon.         Green     Penetrating and spontaneous     Penetrating and spontaneous, this derives above all from leaves, stalks or freshly cut grass. Lively and bubbly, it can be traced back to certain flowers such as Violet, or fruits, such as Watermelon.         Herbaceous     Aromatic and sharp     Aromatic and sharp, deriving from the plant kingdom, these are closely linked to the green notes, whilst at the same time taking on more complex characteristics. They are particularly aromatic and in general have a scent similar to that of the earth, therefore grass and roots.         Lavender     Fresh and traditional     Fresh and traditional, this derives from an unmistakeable combination of delicate, fresh and persistent notes of Lavender.         Leather     Dry and fascinating     Dry and fascinating, this note derives from a formulation which is designed to remind us of the smell of leather through the dry scent of Smoked Leather, Burnt Wood, Birch. It is also possible to find it with certain nuances: Floral: makes the note less aggressive thanks to the effect of flowers such as the Violet or the Iris; tobacco-scented: the dryness of the leather is tempered by combinations with Woods, Honey and Hay which characterise certain tobaccos.         Musky     Intense and persistent     Intense and persistent, typically masculine, this derives from the lichen which grows on trees and, in the case of the Oak, takes on a particular green nuance. In most cases, the smell reminds us of wood, resin and earth. It is often found in bouquets in which a note of Lavender is combined with Coumarin, Bergamot, Geranium and Oakmoss.         Oakmoss     Penetrating and sharp     Penetrating and sharp, these are fresh, balsamic notes from the undergrowth, mixed with the warm, woody tones of musk and fern.         Spicy     Lively and sensual     Lively and sensual, this can be spicy like Cloves, Nutmeg and Pepper, or stimulating such as Ginger, Cardamom, Angelica, Cinnamon and Coriander.         Sweet     Sweet and delicate     Sweet and delicate, these give softness, refinement and persistence to the compositions. Examples are Honey, Almond, Marzipan and Aniseed, or notes with velvety nuances such as Coumarin.         Talc-like     Refined and velvety     Refined and velvety, this works well when combined with Mediterranean ingredients, bouquets which contain various types of notes, such as Tree Moss or Oakmoss, Vetiver, Bergamot, Amber, Jasmine, Patchouli and Labdanum, mixed harmoniously in different ways.         Tobacco     Sweet and aromatic     Sweet and aromatic, these are notes which remind us of the smell of tobacco in all its nuances.         Vanilla-scented     Sweet and persistent     Sweet, persistent notes which are fascinating and enticing, persistent and sweet, typical of Vanilla.         Woody     Masculine and energetic     Masculine and energetic, this takes on different characteristics depending on the cases. Cedar Wood, for example, has a particularly dry smell, while Sandalwood is softer and warmer. Vetiver has an accentuated scent of earth and roots, while Patchouli, whilst still reminding us of earth, has more fruited nuances.         Discover the products in the fragrance catalogue: Fragrances Natural Fragrances Organic Fragrances Fragrances for Aromatherapy Hypoallergenic Fragrances   Farotti srl. - Rimini - Italy - VAT number and Tax code: 03746950405 RSS | legal informations | credits