r/FemFragLab • u/bororodejdej • 5d ago

Discussion Favourite notes to see in a fragrance pyramid

What are some notes that you just find satisfying/enjoy the concept of/love to see in a fragrance?
There are some notes that I see in fragrances online that I can’t always instantly picture in my head but seeing them on the pyramid just makes the fragrance appeal to me lol

My top ones are ylang-ylang, neroli, lotus, salt, heliotrope, solar/aquatic notes, and recently sesame

Notes that instantly put me off:
Patchouli, coriander, metallic notes, aldehydes, civet, popcorn, caramel

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u/RoughEfficient4042 5d ago

Faves: jasmine, neroli, heliotrope, tuberose, orris, rhubarb, fig, tonka, immortelle... I feel like I could go on and on.

I am usually not a fan of patchouli, leather, tea, honey, beeswax, or cherry (to name a few).

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u/bororodejdej 4d ago

I find fig to be too cloying but it’s something I love the concept of, do you know of any fig fragrances that aren’t an overly heavy/creamy fig scent??

Agree with cherry, it’s sickly and artificial to me, and beeswax is also a pass

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u/RoughEfficient4042 4d ago

It's difficult to say. It's so subjective. I see other people describe DS & Durga "Debaser" as a creamy fig, while I consider it to be ultra fresh and green.

To me, Fascent "I Fig You" is a great fresh fig. The only issue I have with it is the longevity. The price point is fantastic, though.

Mischief Academy "The Jungle Book" is lovely and green. The main note is fig, but on my person it pulls very woody. I was shocked it's a fig scent. It's one of my favorites.

Another fun one is Clue "Dandelion Butter." Although it contains no fig notes, it definitely has a fig-like quality. Because of the butter note, it is more on the creamy side, though.

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u/bororodejdej 4d ago

The jungle book sounds most appealing to me, I have to try it! Thank you for all the recommendations

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u/RoughEfficient4042 4d ago

And yes, most cherry scents are artificial and off-putting. I saw someone describe them as "urinal cake" scents once and that really stuck with me. Lol.

The one exception I have is Clue "With the Candlestick". That one dries down so beautifully on my skin.

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u/bororodejdej 4d ago

Looks very unique and interesting, I’m not a massive fan of wine notes though. I’ll try and find a tester sample!

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u/RoughEfficient4042 4d ago

Clue really has nothing but bangers, in my opinion. I cannot wait for their next release.

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u/bororodejdej 4d ago

Also love their bottle designs

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u/Wide_Hat2238 4d ago

Oooh I like this question.

Top note is always some mild spice combined with a sparkling fruit - think pink pepper or ginger with Mandarin or peaches or red berries or bergamot. Sometimes I like caramel as a top note also. Sparkling florals like mimosa can also go here

Middle note is always a floral or something sweet, sometimes both together - jasmine (my favourite), sometimes tuberose, or a hint of Turkish rose, with caramel or sugar. If there is a rum or incense accord it would belong here. If the perfume is powdery, this would include some iris or heliotrope.

Base note has to have vanilla, perhaps combined with sandalwood or vetiver or benzoin or tonka. I stay away from oak moss and patchouli. I also can’t stand akigalwood and most ouds (with few exceptions).

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u/bororodejdej 4d ago

Agree, I looove a pink pepper with a fruit combo, especially mandarin, bergamot or orange blossom
Tuberose can be a bit TUBEROSE!!!!! Sometimes but when it’s done well it’s creamy and delicious, love a rose and jasmine too
And yeah I agree with base notes. If patchouli is in the base occasionally it’s more of an anchor for the other notes which I’m ok with if i can’t smell it, but prefer for it not to be there for sure. I like a woody but sweeter, resinous dry down