I was clueless when I made my first fragrance and essential oil purchases. I was not able to read a manufacturer supplied description and get any REAL sense of what a fragrance would be like. Top note? Middle? Wha? While I still rely on fragrance samples, understanding fragrance notes guide my decisions on which samples I will order. Notes also guide my decision as to which product types the fragrances will be used in. If you’re new to working with fragrances, the articles listed below will give you a good, basic understanding of fragrance notes and fragrance families.

How to Describe a Fragrance

A Guide to Fragrance Families

Wikipedia: Perfume