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top notes,
n.pl a highly volatile category of aromatic components of essential perfumes and oils that are penetrating and sharp. These are the first odors that the olfactory system perceives. See also note.


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For this reason, citrus fruits and ginger are normally used for top notes because these components are strong enough to be perceived at the very instance they are exposed to the atmosphere.
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