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What singer has sung the highest note?

But it's Mariah Carey who takes the prize for the largest vocal range of all. She can reach a low F2 and hit an unbelievable G7, a note that dolphins would envy, and that only some dogs can hear.

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We looked at the vocal ranges of these iconic singers — and they’re really impressive

By Sofia Rizzi

From Pavarotti to Prince, some of these musicians’ vocal ranges span a spectacular four octaves. A middle C on the piano can also be described as a C4 – and any number above or below that measures an octave. So, a C3 would be an octave below C4, while C5 would be an octave above. That considered, the vocal ranges seen here are nothing short of a miracle. Luciano Pavarotti is hailed as the world’s greatest tenor, and his impressive vocal range proves just that. In his prime, the larger-than-life tenor could hit an F5 – that’s an octave and a half above middle C. Then, there are those of musicians from the pop world. While David Bowie and Freddie Mercury both had ranges spanning four octaves, Prince could hit a gobsmacking B6. Beyoncé isn’t far off that either, with a versatile range starting at A2 and hitting E6. Plus, Lady Gaga’s earthy lower register allows her to hit a B flat 5. As heavenly and awe-inspiring as the high notes are, let’s not forget the lower register. Montserrat Caballé and Renée Fleming, for instance, can both reach an F sharp 3. Montserrat Caballé hits this note in Strauss’ opera Salome. But it’s Mariah Carey who takes the prize for the largest vocal range of all. She can reach a low F2 and hit an unbelievable G7, a note that dolphins would envy, and that only some dogs can hear.

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Which perfume holds longest?

Below, our favorite long-lasting scents. Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée Cologne Absolue Pure Perfume. ... Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum Spray. ... Chanel Les Eaux de Chanel, Paris-Edimbourg. ... Christian Dior Oud Rosewood Eau de Parfum. ... Gamine Eau de Parfum. ... Giorgio Armani Si Passione Eau de Parfum. More items... •

So, why do some perfumes last longer than others? Claude Dir, a renowned perfumer and master nose at the international fragrance manufacturer Mane, credits longevity to the construction of a fragrance and the ingredients used. "A perfume is constructed as a poetic blend of natural ingredients and nature-identical raw materials," he says. "The molecular system of ingredients creates a pyramid structure consisting of top, middle, and base notes." He suggests looking out for specific ingredients that contribute to a long-lasting scent, like wood, musk, and resin. "This will establish the base foundation on the skin which will extend the wear for six hours and up," he explains. And keep in mind the oil concentration, too. "Whether a fragrance is an eau de toilette (EDT), eau de parfum (EDP), or parfum will help determine the lasting power based on the fragrance oil concentration percentage," says Linda Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation. "A higher fragrance oil concentrate can help a consumer distinguish how strong and how long-lasting the fragrance will be on their skin." Parfums or eau de parfums often have over 20 to 25% of fragrance oils, compared to eau de toilettes, which have much lower concentrations of oil. But where you spray your perfume and how you layer it can also help the scent last longer. Dir recommends spraying fragrance on your clothes, instead of pulse points because there will be "no reaction to body chemistry so the scent can last longer." With a base of vanilla from Madagascar paired with fresh notes of lime and coriander, Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée Pure Perfume is one of our favorite fragrances, and it fits all the criteria of our list.

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