Freesia and honeysuckle fragrances are some of the most popular and broadest families of fragrances. Floral fragrances can range from light and delicate to more complex and intense. Many of these are used as top notes in fragrances. Floral notes can also be used as heart notes, which are the main body of the fragrance. They can range from light and delicate to more complex and intense. Many of these are used as top notes in fragrances. Floral notes can also be used as heart notes, which are the main body of the fragrance.
Top notes usually make up about twenty to forty percent of the blend, middle notes -fifty to seventy-five percent, and base notes make up the balance five to ten percent. Middle notes emerge after the top notes have evaporated and establish the perfume’s character. They can include floral, fruity, or spicy scents. Here is a brief description of two floral fragrances.
Freesia
Freesia is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. Some say it represents innocence and friendship, while others regard it as a symbol of thoughtfulness, perseverance, and high spirits.
Christian Fredrich Ecklon first described the Freesia genus in 1866. The genus was named after Fredrich Freese, a German botanist and medical practitioner from 1795 to 1876. The plant is native to the Southern African region. It is a garden plant that prefers mild climates. It is a popular indoor potted plant and is used as cut flowers. Freesia flowers have a delicate and sweet fragrance used in perfumes, colognes, and other personal care products. Multiple species of Freesia flowering plants are used.
Freesia is often used as a top note in perfumes such as Dior J’adore, a classic scent that uses this note to give it a light, floral touch. Other examples include Gucci Flora and Les Creations de Monsieur Dior Forever and Ever. In the last-mentioned example, jasmine is the middle note tincture of rose in the base, and freesia is the top note.
Freesia also balances other fragrances and pairs well with jasmine, rose, amber, and musk.
Honeysuckle
These are ornamental shrubs and climbers belonging to the family Caprifoliaceae. The genus of this group of plants is Lonicera. They are native to temperate zones. The flower extract fragrance is used in cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, room sprays, and other cosmetic products.
The fragrance oils aldehyde and cassis molecules (Cassis note is derived from blackcurrants and is often used to add brightness to fruity and floral blends) are often used as top notes. Honeysuckle is a heart note in Jo Malone’s Honeysuckle and Davana cologne. Davana is the top note, and moss is the base note in this perfume. Honeysuckle has a sweet floral scent that can be uplifting and refreshing.
The fragrance blends well with jasmine, citrus, vanilla, aniseed, and other florals, such as elderflower and rose. Botanically, honeysuckle was first recorded in 1548 by William Turner. Honeysuckle is mentioned in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The herb is used in Traditional Chinese medicine, where it is said to possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe the skin.
Both freesia and honeysuckle fragrances have applications in aromatherapy.
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