Otherwise known as the 'heart' or 'bouquet' notes, they are more longer lasting than our capricious, fleeting top notes. Unfolding over a few hours, the heart notes impart body, fullness and warmth...
Have you ever noticed the comparisons or descriptions linked to music when describing and/or creating fragrance? For example the classification of materials into top, middle and base notes.
My focus is on creating perfume oils and solid perfumes and since budgets are always a consideration, I have found it a challenge as a lone 'artisan' to purchase perfumer's alcohol in the UK.