A Report On The Fragrance Yatagan
February 6th, 2012
Yatagan Caron is available in the eau de toilette concentration. Fragrances generally come in one of four types of concentrations: eau de cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum, and parfum. Eau de cologne is made up of about 2% to 5% perfume oil; eau de toilette, about 4% to 15% perfume oil; eau de parfum, about 10% to 20% perfume oil; and parfum, about 15% to 25% perfume oil. Therefore, the percentage of perfume oil in Yatagan for Men is between 4% and 15%.
According to the Michael Edwards Fragrance Wheel classification system, all fragrances fall into one of fourteen Families. Yatagan by Caron belongs to the Woody Oriental Family. This Family is made distinct from the other fourteen Families by its more dominant use sandalwood and patchouli.
Each Family defined in the Fragrance Wheel is divided into four more subcategories called Fresh, Crisp, Classical, and Rich. These divisions correspond to different intensities of the dominant fragrance notes associated with each Family. Think of these intensities like the differences between Soprano (Fresh), Alto (Crisp), Tenor (Classical), and Bass (Rich). Yatagan Cologne is in the Rich subdivision of the Woody Oriental Family.
The life of every fragrance progresses through three stages. They are referred to as Top Notes, Middle Notes, and Base Notes. These stages are a result of the varying levels of volatility of the Fragrance Notes that make up a fragrance. In other words, some fragrance ingredients in Yatagan will evaporate faster than others, therefore producing different impressions at certain stages of its life on the skin.
Top Notes are the initial impact a perfume gives when applied to the skin, and lasts about 10 to 20 minutes. The Top Notes for Yatagan Caron are Lavender, Galbanum, Basil, Pine Tree, and Watercress.
Middle Notes emerge when the Top Notes dissipate. Middle Notes are known for being the key scent for a perfume. Oak, Oak Moss, and Artemisia are the Middle Notes for the perfume Yatagan by Caron.
The Base Notes for Yatagan Cologne include Woodsy Notes, Musk, and Castoreum. They are the longest lasting qualities of a fragrance and help to slow down the evaporation of the lighter notes.
Here are some suggestions of other fragrances you may like that are in the Woody Oriental Family just as Yatagan for Men: Lacoste Elegance for Men, H.M. for Men by Hanae Mori, Spirit by Antonio Banderas, Silver Shadow by Davidoff, and Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
Evelyn Bodhi is a Perfume commentator for Perfume Shop Advisor, a site that has more information about Yatagan. She has been involved in the Fragrance industry for almost three decades.
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