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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
middle notescore notesbase heart notes
Antonyms / Antônimos
top notesbase notesdry down

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
notas de coração
Standard term used in perfume industry and consumer fragrance discussions
Portugal
notas de coração
Same term used; perfume terminology is consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions
USA
heart notes / middle notes
Both terms are commonly used interchangeably in English-speaking fragrance communities

Related Words

fragranceperfumescenttop notesbase notesolfactoryaromatic compounds

Related Idioms & Phrases

the heart of the fragrance
the soul of the scent
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