Shopping for a fragrance can be a lot easier once you identify which fragrance family is your favourite!
We'll be doing a deep dive into the different types of scents, making your next trip in-store easier.
There are 6 main families of scents: floral, oriental, woody, fresh, fruity and gourmand.
Each of these families is then further split into subfamilies. Each family contains scents with similar characteristics, and you will tend to gravitate to a certain family.
Let's explore these families further!
Perfect for spring and summertime! Floral is one of the most popular families, used widely in women's perfume. Anything sweet and powdery can be found in this family.
The Subfamilies
Floral: Like smelling the flowers right off the plant- think rose or lavender
Soft floral: A lighter scent, with a hint of creaminess or powder
Oriental floral: Floral with a tinge of spice
The Subfamilies
Floral: Like smelling the flowers right off the plant- think rose or lavender
Soft floral: A lighter scent, with a hint of creaminess or powder
Oriental floral: Floral with a tinge of spice
Our recommendations:
A family full of complex and deep fragrances. If you love spicy and exotic smells, this is the family for you. The resin and amber tones are perfect for a winter scent, very full-bodied and layered with warmth.
The Subfamilies
Soft Oriental: Softer floral scents with warm, spicy undertones
Oriental: Sweet and warm scents- think cinnamon and vanilla
The Subfamilies
Soft Oriental: Softer floral scents with warm, spicy undertones
Oriental: Sweet and warm scents- think cinnamon and vanilla
Woody Oriental: Deep and earthy- sandalwood, bergamot or amber
Our recommendations:
Another warm family, woody fragrances can have a dry undertone. Often lightened by the addition of citrus in the headnote. With an aromatic, woody base, these scents are truly heart-warming
The Subfamilies
Woody: Aromatic scents, purely wood- cedar, sandalwood
Mossy Woods: Earthy and sweet, often with amber notes
The Subfamilies
Woody: Aromatic scents, purely wood- cedar, sandalwood
Mossy Woods: Earthy and sweet, often with amber notes
Dry Woods: Leather and dry tones, smoky undertones
Our recommendations:
Another family great for spring and summer, these scents are bright and clean. Often used in men's perfume, but also great for home fragrances to bring the fresh outside into your house!
The Subfamilies
Aromatic: Clean and herbal scents, with a woody undertone
Water: Smells of the sea or river- lotus flowers and sea breeze
Green: Fresh-cut grass and rainforests, like smelling crushed leaves
The Subfamilies
Aromatic: Clean and herbal scents, with a woody undertone
Water: Smells of the sea or river- lotus flowers and sea breeze
Green: Fresh-cut grass and rainforests, like smelling crushed leaves
Our recommendations:
The fruity fragrance family is a popular category in perfumery that incorporates scents inspired by a range of fruits, such as berries, citrus, and tropical fruits. These fragrances are often bright, refreshing, and uplifting.
The Subfamilies
Citrus: Zesty and sweet-mandarin and bergamot. These fragrances are often fresh, zesty, and energizing.
Fruity: Sweet and edible- think pear or apple
Citrus: Zesty and sweet-mandarin and bergamot. These fragrances are often fresh, zesty, and energizing.
Fruity: Sweet and edible- think pear or apple
Berry: Sweet, playful, and youthful.
Tropical: Often exotic, refreshing, and uplifting.
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The gourmand fragrance family is known for its sweet and edible notes, and it can be further classified into several subfamilies based on the type of food or dessert they evoke.
The Subfamilies
Vanilla: Warm, comforting, and sweet.
Caramel: Sweet, rich, and slightly burnt.
Almond: Sweet, nutty, and slightly floral.
Coffee: Warm, rich, and slightly bitter.
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Now, we would love to know what's may be your favorite scents?
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