1. First / Top Notes
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What you smell immediately after spraying
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Light, fresh, and volatile
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Lasts ~5–15 minutes
Common top notes:
Citrus, bergamot, ginger, spices, herbs
2. Heart / Middle Notes
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The core of the perfume
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Appears after top notes fade
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Lasts ~1–4 hours
In a Tobacco–Vanilla style scent:
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Warm tobacco leaf
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Spices (clove, cinnamon)
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Dried fruits
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Floral hints (sometimes)
3. Base Notes
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The foundation and longest-lasting part
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Appears last and lingers for hours
Typical base notes for Tobacco–Vanilla:
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Vanilla
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Tonka bean
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Amber
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Woods (cedar, sandalwood)
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Resins
Tobacco Vanille structure (example)
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Top (First): Spicy notes, light sweetness
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Heart: Rich tobacco, warm spices
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Base: Creamy vanilla, tonka, amber
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