Ever wondered why the smell of perfume changes throughout the day? This is due to the Top, Heart and Base notes in a perfume. When creating a fragrance, the chemistry of the skin and the raw materials used causes a perfume to evolve over time. A perfume is a very complex composition of top notes, heart notes and base notes. The top notes are the most delicate and do typically not last very long. Heart notes tend to be herbal, floral and spice notes which last longer than the top notes but you will be able to smell the base notes the longest. Base notes are usually composed from wood, amber and musk.

Does perfume fade throughout the day? Does Perfume Last All Day? Some perfumes may fade after a few hours, but others settle into the skin and last from sunrise to midnight. It really depends on the brand and the strength of the scent you’ve chosen, as well as its blend of notes and how many times you spritzed it. Humidity, sunlight and variations of temperature will impact your perfume over time. Therefore, to make your perfume last longer, make sure to store it upright in a dark place that is not impacted by humidity or extreme changes of temperatures – so the bathroom or car is really not ideal.