The notebook of La Tienda de las Colonias
The olfactory pyramid
A perfume never tells its whole story at once.
Top, heart and base: three layers to understand how a perfume changes and to discover the notes that suit you.
Top, heart and base
A little lesson in perfumery
Hover over or tap each level to explore it.
In the bottle · Nº 254 Woody
Top The first encounter
The first impression as you discover the perfume.
Lemon
Heart Its character
The notes that take centre stage as the top notes fade.
Vetiver · Narcissus
Base The trail
The base that stays with the fragrance as it develops.
Cedar
From the notes to your perfume
Find what suits you
Choose the families and notes you like, and the ones you'd rather avoid. We'll suggest references from the shop to start exploring.
How a perfume develops depends on its composition and on your skin. The pyramid is a guide; trying the perfume completes the experience.