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1 THE LAYERS OF FRAGRANCE

All fragrances are created with three layers, which are visually represented by a pyramid. It’s a handy tool for understanding not only the notes but how the scent is going to wear and evolve throughout the day.

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What you smell as soon as you spray. These are typically lighter notes, like

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