top note
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.93 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The most volatile parts of a perfume which are immediately perceived upon its application.
noun
The best that a person can do; one's finest achievement.
Example Sentences
- "In those days I didn't buy perfumes, and initially thought Chamade was two fragrances: I would smell the drydown on passers-by and find it wonderful, but it took me months to connect it to the nondescript floral green top note."
- ""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.""