{"id":46788,"date":"2025-08-29T13:04:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T11:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/?p=46788"},"modified":"2026-04-10T22:05:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T20:05:46","slug":"the-olfactory-pyramid-of-perfumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/en\/que-es-la-piramide-olfativa-de-perfumes\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the olfactory pyramid of perfumes and how to use it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The olfactory pyramid<\/strong> is the tool used in perfumery to understand how a fragrance develops on the skin. It represents a sensory map that reveals which notes we will perceive first, which will linger the longest and which will stay with us until the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing how to interpret it is key to choosing perfumes that suit you, your style and the moment you are going to wear them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The three heights of the olfactory pyramid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The olfactory pyramid of a fragrance<\/strong> is divided into three layers that evolve over time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They are the first impact, the notes that greet you as soon as the perfume touches your skin. They are usually fresh and ephemeral: citrus fruits, juicy fruits, aromatic herbs...
At Xerjoff's Erba Pura<\/strong>, The top notes combine lemon, orange and bergamot for a vibrant impression that disappears in a few minutes, giving way to the fruity heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heart notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They appear when the top notes dissipate, and are the soul of the perfume. They usually last for several hours and are made up of denser notes, such as flowers, spices, fruity notes,...<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Radical Rose Extrait de Matiere Premiere<\/strong>, The centifolia rose shines at this point, accompanied by saffron which gives it a seductive and deep character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Base notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They are the base and anchor of the perfume. They are perceived when the rest of the notes have evaporated, and can last for hours or even days in fabrics. Here we find woods, resins, musks and vanillas.
Ani de <\/strong>Nishane<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>is a perfect example: its base of vanilla, benzoin and musk creates an enveloping trail that is still present at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to use the olfactory pyramid to choose your perfume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Think in the moment<\/strong>If you are looking for a fresh scent for the day, prioritise lighter top notes and heart notes; for the evening, go for intense and warm base notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Get to know yourself<\/strong>If you know that you love a note (e.g. vanilla or jasmine), check where it appears on the pyramid. This will influence how long you perceive it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Test and wait<\/strong>Don't judge a perfume only by its fragrance. The true personality is discovered as you move through its pyramid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    More than theory: a tool for enjoyment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Understanding the olfactory pyramid of perfumes<\/strong> not only helps you make better choices, it transforms the way you experience your fragrances. You begin to notice the nuances, to anticipate how the scent will change over the hours, and to enjoy the journey that each perfume offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Top, heart, and base. A practical guide to understanding perfume structure and making informed choices.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":377,"featured_media":46910,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2959],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46788","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-perfumeria"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46788","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/377"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46788"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46788\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49412,"href":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46788\/revisions\/49412"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46910"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46788"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46788"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/papaduk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46788"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}