No shortage of "gives way to" in perfume reviews. Why look further?
"Its juniper-like sharpness gives way to accords that recall the woodwork, leather chairs, and gaming men in clandestine gambling clubs"
http://www.localhealthbeauty.com/business/423658647839709/Fr..."The powerful and very fragrant blending of the base [sic] notes ultimately gives way to the dry but subtle fragrances of labdanum, patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss."
http://www.reviewsresults.com/pasha-de-cartier/"The sensuous accent gives way to the sweetness and warmth of iris, cistus [...]"
https://fr.pinterest.com/teocabanel/perfume-collection/"As it hits the skin there is a silky edged citrus created by bergamot that suddenly sparks brightly then gives way to green notes, chamomile, clary sage and lavender."
https://sentsmemory.wordpress.com/tag/fougere-royal/"A fresh, distinct sharpness, which slowly gives way to deeper jungle air"
http://modelnews.com/tag/fragrancesIt's just like wine tasting notes, really.