How to Interpret a Fragrance Note Pyramid | XASIS Fragrance Journal
How to Interpret a Fragrance Note Pyramid
A note pyramid is a storytelling aid, not a laboratory ingredient list. Learn how to read it without expecting every listed note to appear in sequence.

WHAT THE PYRAMID SHOWS
Top, heart and base sections suggest the changing emphasis of a perfume. A citrus opening can sit alongside floral facets and a more substantial woody foundation.
WHAT IT DOES NOT SHOW
Notes may be impressions created from several materials. The diagram does not establish precise ingredient percentages or prove that a named botanical extract is included.
READ BEYOND THE NOTES
Pair note descriptions with a real sample and the product's ingredient disclosure. Your experience on skin is the final test.
A PERSONAL DISCOVERY
The more you understand what you enjoy, the easier it becomes to choose with confidence. A note list is a starting point, not a substitute for time with the actual scent. Notice what you return to, not just what grabs your attention in the first few moments.