Top, middle, and base notes work together to create a perfume's full scent journey over time. Top notes are the light, fresh scents you smell first, like citrus or herbs, but they fade within minutes. Middle notes, often floral or spicy, emerge next and form the heart of the fragrance, lasting a few hours. Base notes, such as woods, musk, or resins, are the deep, rich scents that linger longest, providing lasting depth and grounding the entire blend.
