Citrus familyTop note
Lime
Lime is a top note from the citrus family: zesty and effervescent with a faintly tropical edge.
- 01Family
- Citrus
- 02Pyramid
- Top
- 03Best seasons
- Spring, Summer
- 04Type
- Note
What does lime smell like?
Lime: zesty and effervescent with a faintly tropical edge.
From our page: Citrus fragrance familyIs lime a top, heart or base note?
Lime is a top note.
- Top15 minutes to 2 hours
- HeartHour 1 to hour 5
- Base4 to 12+ hours
Because the molecules are so light, the citrus family lives almost entirely in the top notes, so the base from a supporting family determines whether the scent lasts an hour or all afternoon.
From our page: Citrus fragrance familyTop notes are the first impression: you smell them in the air before the perfume even touches skin, and they fade within an hour or two.
From our page: Top, Middle, Base: How the Notes Pyramid Actually WorksWhat does lime pair with?
Citrus top notes are frequently rounded by neroli or petitgrain from the bitter orange tree, and longevity improves when the scent is built on a woody or musky base.
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