top note

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top note

noun top notes

The most volatile parts of a perfume which are immediately perceived upon its application. In those days I didn't buy perfumes, and initially thought Chamade was two fragrances: I would smell the drydown on passers-by and find it wonderful, but it took me months to connect it to the nondescript floral green top note.
Similar: head note
The highest note that can be produced by a certain instrument or singer.
broadly The best that a person can do; one's finest achievement. "If you all want to see it through I am with you. It's dooced interestin', and no mistake about that. I've had my share of adventures in my life, and as many thrills as most folk, but I'm endin' on my top note."

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noun The most volatile parts of a perfume which are immediately perceived upon its application.

Français	tête, note de tête
Deutsch	Kopfnote, Spitze, Angeruch, Tete

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@misc{top_note_2026,
  title = {top note},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/top%20note},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}