The main accord of a perfume reveals the theme, or the story the scent is going to tell, and gives the perfume its classification: it can be situated in the top, in the heart or in the base, or it can cross the perfume from the opening all the way down to the base notes. An accord may only make up a very small percentage of the overall formula, but it can elevate a perfume from being a lifeless fragrance to a genuine masterpiece!
It can be helpful, when you're buying perfumes, to know which accord (or accords) you're drawn to. It'll make it much easier to find scents that you'll love, and maybe even discover your new signature scent!
Of course, each perfume is its own individual entity, made up of its own unique notes. Due to this, a perfume can have multiple accords. We've listed some of the most common accords below, which should help you get a basic understanding of how perfumes can be grouped.
