A fragrance is composed of three sets of notes that should be noticeable when wearing a particular scent.

The top note is the scent that can be smelled immediately after spritzing the fragrance. It could include citrus, ginger, etc. This is also called the head note.

The middle note comes next and is the main body of the perfume. It can often be smelled within five minutes of spraying the fragrance. It is also called the heart note.

The last note is the base note. Together with the middle note, the base note makes up the main composition of a fragrance. The base note is what everyone around you can smell. It usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes before this note is detectable.

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