Explore Fragrance Families
Floral ๐บ๐
Definition: Flower-powered scents often starring rose, jasmine, lily, or tuberose. They can range from light and romantic to lush and heady.
Vibe: Feminine, classic, and timeless.
Oriental ๐ฎ๐ช
Definition: Warm and exotic blends highlighting spices, amber, incense, and sometimes vanilla or resins.
Vibe: Sultry, mysterious, and a little decadent.
Woody ๐ณ๐ฒ
Definition: Earthy, forest-inspired notes like cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, or vetiver.
Vibe: Natural, grounding, and sophisticated.
Fresh ๐ฆ๐ฑ
Definition: Clean, crisp aromas often featuring water notes, green leaves, or fresh-cut grass.
Vibe: Energizing, airy, and effortless.
Citrus ๐๐
Definition: Zesty, uplifting scents using lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, or mandarin.
Vibe: Bright, tangy, and perfect for daytime or warm weather.
Fougรจre (pronounced โfoo-jairโ) ๐ฟ๐ช
Definition: Traditionally masculine fragrance featuring lavender, oakmoss, and coumarin, evoking the smell of a forest after rain.
Vibe: Classic, barbershop-fresh, and refined.
Chypre (pronounced โsheep-raโ) ๐๐ณ
Definition: Built around a contrast of citrus top notes, floral heart notes, and a mossy-woody base (often oakmoss + patchouli).
Vibe: Elegant, complex, and slightly vintage in style.
Gourmand ๐ซ๐ฌ
Definition: Edible or dessert-like accordsโthink vanilla, chocolate, caramel, or coffee.
Vibe: Mouthwatering, cozy, and playful.
Leather ๐ค ๐
Definition: Notes recreating the scent of tanned leather with smoky, animalic, or sometimes floral touches.
Vibe: Bold, rugged, and deeply sensual.
Aquatic/Marine ๐๐
Definition: Evokes the ocean or sea breeze with watery, ozonic notes, often paired with citrus and light florals.
Vibe: Cool, breezy, and perfect for carefree, sunny days.
By knowing these families, youโll have a better roadmap to explore which fragrances resonate most with your personal styleโand you might just discover a new signature scent along the way!