Note
Ethereal Notes (1)
All 1 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.
This abstract olfactory concept captures an elusive, otherworldly quality that transcends traditional botanical categorization. It smells like cool air at high altitudes, ozonic morning mist, or the metallic sweetness of ozone before a thunderstorm. In perfumery, its character is defined by a weightless, shimmering presence that provides a sense of vast space and crystalline clarity. Rather than anchoring a scent, these notes act as a veil, lifting heavier materials and adding an expansive, luminous aura to a composition. You will most frequently encounter this ethereal quality within the ozonic, aquatic, and modern mineral fragrance families, where it serves to simulate the sensation of oxygen or cold starlight. It functions primarily as a top note modifier, designed to create a bridge between citrus openings and complex heart accords. By introducing this diaphanous quality, a perfumer can transform a static blend into something that feels as though it is drifting on a breeze, effectively softening edges and bestowing an elegant, haunting transparency upon the entire fragrance.
Overview
1 fragrances · 1 brands · £16.89
Fragrances
- Khalis Perfumes Oud Aswad — Inspired by Tom Ford Tuscan Leather — 7.7/10 — £16.89
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethereal Notes in perfume?
This abstract olfactory concept captures an elusive, otherworldly quality that transcends traditional botanical categorization. It smells like cool air at high altitudes, ozonic morning mist, or the metallic sweetness of ozone before a thunderstorm. In perfumery, its character is defined by a weightless, shimmering presence that provides a sense of vast space and crystalline clarity. Rather than anchoring a scent, these notes act as a veil, lifting heavier materials and adding an expansive, luminous aura to a composition. You will most frequently encounter this ethereal quality within the ozonic, aquatic, and modern mineral fragrance families, where it serves to simulate the sensation of oxygen or cold starlight. It functions primarily as a top note modifier, designed to create a bridge between citrus openings and complex heart accords. By introducing this diaphanous quality, a perfumer can transform a static blend into something that feels as though it is drifting on a breeze, effectively softening edges and bestowing an elegant, haunting transparency upon the entire fragrance.
What are the best Ethereal Notes fragrances?
The top rated fragrance is Khalis Perfumes Oud Aswad (7.7/10).
How much do Ethereal Notes fragrances cost?
Prices range £16.89 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.