![]() The hesperides take their name from the three nymphs, daughters of atlases and Hesperis, who were charged with watching over the garden of the gods. The fruity notes give a different olfactory effect to the fragrance. The citrus notes are composed of citrus fruits and should not be confused with the fruity notes (peach, apple, pear, and red fruits, among others). The citrus facet becomes the main theme and thus determines the family to which the perfume belongs.Ĭitrus, such as lemon, bergamot, orange or grapefruit, give the first impression of the perfume, also called the smile or the flight, it provides fresh and invigorating scents. The citrus facet dresses fragrances for both men and women and is found in greater quantities in eaux de Cologne or eaux fraîches. It is volatile, therefore not very tenacious and gives a smile to the perfume. The citrus facet is present in almost all perfumes. The citrus family also known as the hesperide family, is the oldest family in perfumery. Indeed, the notes interlock with each other, respond and sublimate each other. This scheme seems simple and educational, but in reality it is much more complex than it appears. Above all, it represents a set of notes chosen for their ephemeral or, on the contrary, tenacious side.Ī fragrance is very often represented in the form of an olfactory pyramid, where top notes are on the top, the heart notes are in the middle and the base notes are on the bottom of the pyramid. ![]() Indeed, a perfume is complex, refined and delicate. The olfactory pyramid and the citrus facetĪlthough perfumes tend to evoke dreams and emotions, it is important to know that they are nevertheless based on advanced scientific and physical notions. The accord, or main theme, can be dressed in several facets (the more facets there are, the greater the complexity of the perfume is), including the citrus facet. The main accord will define the essence of the perfume, its soul, and will classify the fragrances by olfactory families (according to the Comité Français du Parfum - CFP): Each fragrance is made up of various components that form an accord.
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