Fragrances

The olfactory pyramid is the structure of perfume, comprising head (volatile), heart (persistent) and base (long-lasting) notes.

The eau de toilette contains a lower concentration of fragrance oil than perfume water, making it lighter.

It is generally recommended to vapourise your perfume onto key pulse points: the neck, the wrists and behind the ears.

Yes, most perfumes can remain stable for between two and five years when stored away from light and heat.

This is generally inadvisable, as some perfumes contain photosensitising compounds, such as bergamot essence or mandarin essential oil.

The fragrance interacts with the skin’s sebum and microbiome. These factors vary from one person to another and influence how the olfactory notes develop and evolve.

The majority of perfumes contain alcohol, which serves as a solvent and facilitates the diffusion of odours. However, alcohol-free perfumes are also available, often formulated using water or oils as the base.

The volatility of aromatic molecules and external conditions (temperature, perspiration, humidity) affect the perfume’s longevity. The composition of the perfume also plays a significant role.

A natural perfume comprises plant- or animal-derived ingredients, whereas a synthetic perfume is derived from molecules synthesised in the laboratory. Both are safe and of high quality, provided they are properly formulated.