top note

English

The most volatile parts of a perfume which are immediately perceived upon its application.
Synonym: head note

Coordinate terms: middle note, base note
(music) The highest note that can be produced by a certain instrument or singer.
(by extension) The best that a person can do; one's finest achievement.
- 1913, Arthur Conan Doyle, “(please specify the page)”, in The Poison Belt […], London; New York, N.Y.: Hodder and Stoughton, →OCLC:
  "If you all want to see it through I am with you. It's dooced interestin', and no mistake about that. I've had my share of adventures in my life, and as many thrills as most folk, but I'm endin' on my top note."

The most volatile parts of a perfume which are immediately perceived upon its application.

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