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  • Fragrance Notes Explained

    Fragrance Notes

    Fragrance notes are essentially the different layers of scent, the ingredients, which make up the fragrance in your handmade candle and reed diffusers. These scents are analysed into three distinct elements, known as the top, middle and base notes. The combination of these different notes working together in harmony create the beautiful fragrance of your candles or reed diffusers. The word 'Notes’ is used in the fragrance world based on its scent and staying power.

     

    Fragrance Wheel
    Fragrance Wheel and Fragrance Notes. Handmade candles, reed diffusers and wax melts available in the FelinFach online shop, click here...

     

    Candle Chandler - Handmade Candles, Reed Diffusers, Tealights, Wax Melts

    A Candle Chandlery? - "a handmade maker and seller of tallow, wax candles, and also usually soap". 

    We are a modern-day handmade candle chandler, hand pouring soy wax candles using traditional methods and skills but also other fragrance items such as reed diffusers, tealights and wax melts.

     

     

    Fragrance Notes

    The fragrance triangle is a visual representation of the three main components of a fragrance: top notes, middle notes, and base notes. It is a tool used by perfumers and fragrance chemists to understand the structure of a fragrance and how it evolves over time.

     

    Fragrance Notes - Top Notes, Middle Notes and Base Notes
    Fragrance Notes Triangle. Handmade candles, reed diffusers and wax melts available in the FelinFach online shop, click here...

     

    Fragrance Notes - The Top Notes

    The top notes of a fragrance are the scents that you will smell first and will last for between 5 to 15 minutes. They are also known as the opening or head notes for this reason. Top notes are the first impression of any fragrance, and we all know that making a first impression is important! You will be aware of these top notes as soon as you light a new candle or open a diffuser. Top notes are lighter in smell and tend to be citrusy or soft florals.

    Typical top notes fragrances include, citrus oils (orange, lemon, grapefruit), neroli, peppermint and eucalyptus.

    Fragrance Notes - The Middle Notes

    The middle notes, also known as the heart notes, provide a balance between the top and base notes. The middle notes are at the heart of any fragrance and will be the most prominent aromas you will smell. They last longer than the top notes, 20 to 60 minutes and can make up to between 40-80% of the overall fragrance of your candle or diffuser.

    Typical middle notes include geranium, rose, lemongrass, ylang ylang, lavender, coriander, nutmeg, neroli and jasmine.

    Fragrance Notes - The Base Notes

    The base notes themselves can make up to between 10-25% of the overall fragrance and can last for hours! However, the base notes also blend with the middle notes to deepen the complexity of the fragrance. The base notes are associated with the dry-down period of the fragrance. Base notes are often rich and smooth, as well as being the longest lasting of the three notes.

    Typical base notes include cedarwood, sandalwood, vanilla, amber, patchouli, oakmoss and musk.

     

    About FelinFach

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    Located in Pembrokeshire Wales, our ethos is defined in the three words...

    NATURAL TRADITIONAL HANDMADE.

    We are a proud supporter of the Campaign for WoolAll Things Wales, Global Welsh and Red Dragon America.

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