Every perfume unfolds over time, like music. Perfumers describe it in three layers, called notes.
Top notes: the first impression
The lightest ingredients, noticed in the first minutes: citrus, fruits, light spices. In دبي شيخ, the top is grapefruit and a marine accord.
Heart notes: the character
The heart appears after 15 to 30 minutes and lasts several hours, usually flowers or spices. In الشيخ زايد, the heart is centifolia rose, patchouli and geranium.
Base notes: the memory
The heaviest ingredients, lasting the longest: woods, amber, musk, vanilla, oud. In جيميني, the base is amber, white musk, sandalwood and vanilla.
Why it matters
Many people buy a perfume for its top notes and are surprised later. Always look at the base, and test on skin for at least 20 minutes. See how to choose a perfume online.
تسوّق أونلاين أو زورنا: اكتشف كامل مجموعة أنفاس الخليج و عطور أنطونيو ديمتري، أو جرّبها بنفسك في فروعنا في دبي مول زعبيل ومول الإمارات والسوق الحرة بمطار الشارقة. توصيل مجاني داخل الإمارات للطلبات فوق 200 درهم (30 درهماً لما دون ذلك)، والدفع عند الاستلام داخل الإمارات، وشحن لكل العالم (قد تُطبَّق رسوم جمركية في بعض الدول).
أسئلة شائعة
Top notes usually last from a few minutes to about half an hour.
Base notes such as oud, amber, musk, woods and vanilla last the longest, often many hours.