Scent Mixing Tips
Understanding Fragrance Notes
Perfumes are made up of three layers of notes:
- Top Notes: The first, lighter scents you notice when applying. Common top notes include citrus (lemon, orange), light fruits (grapefruit, berries), and fresh herbs (lavender, sage).
- Heart (Middle) Notes: The main body of the perfume, appearing as the top notes fade. These are often richer scents like floral (rose, jasmine), fruity (cherry, peach), or spicy (cinnamon, nutmeg).
- Base Notes: The lasting, deeper scents that remain on your skin. Base notes are often woodsy (cedarwood, sandalwood), resinous (amber, patchouli), or musky.
Creating Your Blend
- Start Simple: Choose one top, one heart, and one base note for a balanced blend.
- Scent Families: Mixing scents from the same family (floral, citrus, woody) often leads to a harmonious blend.
- Experiment with Ratios: A good starting point is 30% top notes, 50% heart notes, and 20% base notes. Adjust to your liking.
- Test Your Blend: Try a sample size and wear it for a day to see how it evolves on your skin.
- Name Your Creation: Once you're happy with the scent, give it a name that reflects its personality.
Tips & Tricks
- Balance is Key: Combine sharp, subtle, and deep notes for harmony.
- Seasonal Scents: Use lighter scents in spring/summer, and warmer scents in fall/winter.
- Scent Evolution: Perfumes change over time on the skin.
- Less is More: Start with small amounts of each scent