Fragrance Wheel

Fragrance Wheel 

Fresh 

•  Fresh fragrances usually comprise of citrus, water and green notes. 
• This means they have refreshing, zesty and vibrant smells. 
• Citrus-based fragrances are usually created with lemon, mandarin and bergamot, 
• while water fragrances are made with aquatic notes like sea spray; think L’Eau d’Issey by Issey Miyake, or Acqua di Gio by Armani. 
•  Fresh green fragrances are often reminiscent of herbal and leafy scents for a crisp, uplifting smell. They can sometimes be referred to as aromatic fougère fragrances, created with notes of lavender, rosemary or basil. 

 Floral 

•  Floral fragrances are one of the most popular families, and one of the broadest. 
• Any fragrance that has a sweet and flowery scent will belong under this family, 
• using notes such as roses, jasmine, lilies and peonies. 
•  Floral fragrances can range from being light and delicate, to more complex and intense. 

 Oriental 

•  Oriental fragrances are warm, sweet and even a little spicy. 
• A more luxurious fragrance family, 
• oriental fragrances vary from floral oriental, soft oriental and woody oriental. 
•  Perfumes and aftershaves in this family are rich and sensual, 
• often made with interesting notes of cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla alongside the likes of jasmine, orchid and orange blossom. 

 Woody 

•  Woody fragrances are another warm family, with a mysterious and captivating scent 
• that is often favoured amongst aftershaves in particular. Using wood-based smells like cedarwood, sandalwood, vetiver and amber, 
• it’s a great choice for wearing in the evening. Woody fragrances are split into mossy woods with an earthy, sweet undertone, and dry woods which often have a smoky, leathery smell