Top note
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In perfumery, a top note is a volatile odorant that evaporates very quickly.
Fragrant materials are listed in order of volatility. The perfume is grouped under respective evaporation coefficients (perfume notes) that range from 1 to 100.
| Note | Evaporation coefficient |
|---|---|
| Top Notes: | 1 to 14 (most volatile) |
| Middle Notes: | 15 to 60 |
| Base Notes: | 61 to 100 (least volatile) |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Poucher's Perfumes, Cosmetics and Soaps. Vol 2 Ninth Edition.W. A. Poucher
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