At Tapputi Egyptian Perfume Oils, we believe that understanding your own scent preferences is just as important as discovering beautifully crafted fragrances. That’s why we’re sharing a simple guide to help you train your nose and identify perfume notes like a pro — so you can enjoy fragrance the way it was meant to be experienced.
Why It Matters
Learning to identify perfume notes can help you:
💫Understand what kinds of fragrances you naturally gravitate toward
💫Make more confident, informed choices when shopping
💫Describe what you’re smelling more accurately — whether you’re talking to a friend or leaving a review
And when you’re working with pure perfume oils, like those handcrafted by Tapputi, you’re dealing with the finest raw materials — so your nose gets a clearer, richer scent journey to explore.
Step 1: Let the Alcohol Fade — Oh Wait, There Is None 🤣
In alcohol-based perfumes, the first thing you often smell is... alcohol. It can overpower the top notes and distort the scent's true opening.
With Tapputi's alcohol-free Egyptian perfume oils, you skip this step entirely. There’s no sharpness — just pure, immediate fragrance from the first touch to the last whisper.
Step 2: Smell the Top Notes
Even in oil form, fragrances still open in layers. The top notes are the first impression — often bright, fresh, or green.
Examples in Tapputi oils:
Citrus sparkle: Bergamot, lemon, grapefruit
Herbal crispness: Mint, basil
Green freshness: Crushed leaves, galbanum
Tip: Apply a small drop to your pulse point and take a gentle sniff — don’t rub it in. Just let it bloom on your skin.
Step 3: Wait for the Heart
After about 10–30 minutes, the heart notes (or middle notes) begin to unfold. These form the soul of the scent.
What you might notice:
Floral richness: Jasmine, rose, or ylang-ylang
Fruity softness: Plum, peach, or fig
Spicy warmth: Cardamom, cinnamon, or nutmeg
Many Tapputi blends draw from Egypt’s long history of botanical perfumery — where florals and spices were key to personal and spiritual rituals. You’ll often find these ingredients at the core of our signature oils.
Ask yourself: How does this scent make you feel? Light and romantic? Warm and grounded? That’s the heart doing its work.
Step 4: Discover the Base
The base notes are the foundation. They emerge slowly and linger longest — sometimes for hours.
Common bases in Tapputi oils include:
Woodsy depth: Sandalwood, cedar, oud
Sweet warmth: Vanilla, tonka bean
Earthy sensuality: Musk, amber, myrrh
Tip: Smell the fragrance again after 1–2 hours. The scent close to your skin is often where the richest notes reveal themselves.
Bonus: Notes vs. Accords
Let’s clarify:
Notes are individual ingredients — like rose, lemon, or sandalwood.
Accords are blends of notes that create a new scent impression — like “leather,” “amber,” or “marine.”
Tapputi's artisans craft both with care. As you train your nose, you’ll begin to notice not just the ingredients — but the feeling they evoke together.
Train Your Nose Daily
Want to improve your scent skills? Here's how:
Smell fresh ingredients at home: citrus peels, herbs, spices, essential oils
Notice how each one smells at first, how it changes, and how long it lingers
Try comparing it to one of your favorite Tapputi perfume oils — can you find a match?
The more familiar you are with raw ingredients, the easier it becomes to identify them in a blend.
The Science of Smell: Emotion at First Sniff
Here’s a fun fact: Unlike other senses, scent skips the brain’s logic center and goes straight to the limbic system — the part of the brain responsible for memory and emotion.
That’s why a single drop of perfume oil can trigger a wave of nostalgia or joy before you’ve even thought about it.
More Terms to Know
Top Notes: The light opening impression — fades within minutes
Heart Notes: The main body — defines the fragrance’s character
Base Notes: The lasting foundation — rich and long-lasting
Longevity: How long a scent remains on your skin
With Tapputi’s concentrated perfume oils, longevity is often enhanced — with base notes lingering softly for hours.
Let Your Nose Lead the Way
At Tapputi Egyptian Perfume Oils, we’re passionate about connecting people with scents that tell a story — your story.
So we’ll end with a simple question:
What’s one note you can always recognize in a perfume?
Vanilla? Jasmine? Oud?
Tell us in the comments — your nose might just be better than you think.
✨ Your scent journey starts with a single drop. ✨
Tapputi Egyptian Perfume Oils
Crafted with ancient wisdom. Worn with modern elegance.
Make sure to catch our Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Special before it ends on 31 August 2025!Steve van Deventer
www.tapputioils.co.za
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