Kopfnote

dieNoun

top note (in perfumery)

English translations

  1. 01

    top note

  2. 02

    head note

Word details

German meaning
Der erste Duft, der beim Auftragen eines Parfüms wahrgenommen wird.
English meaning
top note
Synonym
Duftnote
German example
Die Kopfnote dieses Parfüms ist sehr frisch und zitrusartig.
English example
The top note of this perfume is very fresh and citrusy.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Kopfnote
Plural Form
die Kopfnoten

Example sentences with “Kopfnote”

  1. Die Kopfnote dieses Parfüms riecht nach Zitrone. (The top note of this perfume smells like lemon.)

Frequently asked questions

How does Kopfnote differ from other perfume notes?

In perfumery, the 'Kopfnote' (feminine, die) is the first scent perceived, followed by the 'Herznote' (heart note) and 'Basisnote' (base note).