What Are Fragrance Notes?Updated 8 days ago
Fragrance notes are the individual layers that combine to create the overall scent you experience. Each layer reveals itself at different times as the candle burns, creating a complete sensory experience.
Every Votivo fragrance is built with three distinct layers: top notes, middle notes, and base notes.
Top Notes
Top notes are the first thing you smell when you light a candle or open the jar. They're the liveliest and most volatile components in the blend, creating that initial impression.
These notes are bright and immediate, but they don't last as long as the other layers. They're designed to grab your attention and draw you in.
Common top notes: Citrus, light fruits, fresh herbs, bright florals
Middle Notes
Also called the "heart" of the fragrance, middle notes appear once the top notes begin to fade. They bridge the gap between the initial burst and the lasting foundation.
Middle notes make up the body of the scent and typically last longer than top notes. This is where the true character of the fragrance lives.
Common middle notes: Spices, fuller florals, green notes, fruity accords
Base Notes
Base notes are the foundation. They're made from the longest-lasting materials and create the final impression that lingers in your space long after you've extinguished the candle.
These notes are rich, deep, and grounding. They're what you remember hours later.
Common base notes: Woods, musks, vanilla, amber, earthy elements
How They Work Together
When you light a Votivo candle, you're experiencing all three layers working in harmony. The top notes greet you first, the middle notes develop as the candle burns, and the base notes create a lasting impression in your space.
Our perfumers carefully balance these layers to create one-of-a-kind fragrances that evolve beautifully from first light to final burn.
An Example: Red Currant
Let's break down our best-selling Red Currant fragrance:
Top notes: Earthy Green, Galbanum, Tart Citrus
Middle notes: Cassis, Tropical Fruit
Base notes: Fruity Musk
Together, these layers create a fragrance that smells like tart citrus and earthy greens, and feels like sun-drenched leaves and golden rays filtering through greenhouse windows.
The Bottom Line
Fragrance notes are the building blocks of every Votivo scent. Top notes create the first impression, middle notes form the heart, and base notes provide the lasting foundation. Together, they create the complex, memorable fragrances that become part of everyday moments.
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