How does perfume work? | World of Perfumes

There are 3 stages. First, phase occurs in the first 10-20 minutes where the initial scent note is released. This is the consequence of your warm skin evaporating the alcohol.
Second is the middle note which is the actual scent of the perfume may last between 4-6 hours.
Thirdly and lastly is the final note which is the base note that creates the final fragrance memory.