Fragrance families

Find your bearings among citrus, floral, woody, amber and related fragrance styles.

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  Chypre Perfumes: Citrus, Flowers and a Mossy Base

  Learn the classic chypre structure, how modern mossy perfumes differ, and what to notice when sampling citrus, flowers and a dry base.

  5 min read

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  Fougère Perfumes: Lavender, Coumarin and Woody Depth

  Learn the fougère perfume structure, how lavender and coumarin work together, and what changes in fresh, woody and warm modern interpretations.

  4 min read

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  Gourmand Perfumes: Edible Notes Without Too Much Sweetness

  What makes a perfume gourmand, how edible accords are built, and how to choose vanilla, nutty or roasted scents without sweetness overload.

  4 min read

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  The Fragrance Families Wheel: Find Your Bearings

  Fragrance families group perfumes by their dominant character, such as citrus, floral, woody or amber.

  4 min read