Understanding Fragrance Families
The world of fragrance is a vast + exciting world where aromas mix with emotions, memories, and individual expression. Each fragrance blend has the power to evoke specific moods and can speak to different sides of our unique personalities.
Understanding the different fragrance families and the associations to each unique personality trait could help you select the a scent that will resonate with your soul.
Fragrance Family: Floral
Scent Profile: Grace + Femininity
Floral fragrances evoke images of delicate petals, springtime meadows, and timeless beauty. They exude a sense of grace, sophistication, and romance, often featuring notes of gardenia, jasmine, rose, and other blossoms.
Personality Match! We recommend floral fragrances for individuals who appreciate the beauty of nature and possess a gentle, refined demeanor.
Fragrance Family: Oriental
Scent Profile: Mystery + Allure
Oriental fragrances are characterized by their rich, exotic, and often mysterious allure. They mesmerize with notes of amber, sandalwood, vanilla, and spices, creating an air of sensuality and intrigue.
Personality Match! We recommend oriental fragrances to those individuals who gravitate toward the enigmatic and esoteric traits. We’re looking at you if you’re one who enjoys making a statement with your fragrance choice.
Fragrance Family: Citrus
Scent Profile: Energy + Joie de Vivre
Citrus fragrances are a zing to the soul, invigorating the senses with their fresh, zesty blends, often featuring notes of grapefruit, lemon, orange, and bergamot. Their aromas emit a sense of optimism, vitality, and lively spirits.
Personality Match! We recommend citrus fragrances to individuals who enjoy fresh, energetic aromas with fruit-forward notes that often layer in a dose of spice or herbal freshness for added complexity.
Fragrance Family: Woody
Scent Profile: Grounded + Sophisticated
Woody fragrances radiate an air of sophistication, elegance, and a connection to nature. You’ll often find notes of cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli, and vetiver, creating a grounding, earthy scent.
Personality Match! We recommend woody fragrances to individuals who embody classic styles and optimistic adventures.
Fragrance Family: Fresh
Scent Profile: Cleanliness + Simplicity
Fresh fragrances often feature notes of eucalyptus, mint, lavender, lime, and aquatic accords, creating refreshing and invigorating scents. This fragrance family embodies aromas that are simple and pure.
Personality Match! We recommend fresh fragrances to individuals who appreciate a minimalist approach, are drawn to understated elegance, and exhibit a sense of effortless charm.
Fragrance Family: Gourmand
Scent Profile: Luxuriate in Sweet Delights
Gourmand fragrances are a playful and indulgent escape into the world of sweet delights. This fragrance family often features notes of vanilla, almond, chocolate, and other edible treats, creating a warm, comforting, and irresistible aroma.
Personality Match! We recommend gourmand fragrances for food lovers and to playful, carefree spirits.
Of course, there are many more sections in the fragrance wheel but we feel these are great starting points for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of which scent profiles truly awaken your senses and have the ability to become part of your personal story, or the story of those you’re planning to gift this year.