heart notes
[/hɑːrt noʊts/]
nounpl: heart notes
notas de coração
1. The middle notes of a fragrance that emerge after the top notes fade, typically lasting 15 minutes to 1 hour, forming the main character of the scent
The heart notes of this perfume include jasmine and rose, giving it a floral character.
As notas de coração deste perfume incluem jasmim e rosa, dando-lhe um caráter floral.
2. In perfumery, the second stage of fragrance development that provides the body and theme of a scent
Once the citrus top notes fade, the heart notes of vanilla and musk become more prominent.
Depois que as notas de topo de citrinos desaparecem, as notas de coração de baunilha e almíscaro se tornam mais proeminentes.
Heart notes are a fundamental concept in the fragrance industry, particularly important in perfumery education and marketing. The term is technical yet increasingly known among fragrance enthusiasts and those interested in luxury goods. In Brazil and Portugal, as in English-speaking countries, understanding fragrance structure (top, heart, and base notes) is part of perfume appreciation culture.
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