| Floral |
The largest and most traditional fragrance family. Floral perfumes are built around flower notes — rose, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley, peony, gardenia — either as soliflores (one flower) or bouquets (many). Florals can be powdery, fresh, sweet, green, or even smoky depending on the perfumer's hand. |
| Chypre |
Pronounced "sheep-ruh." One of the great fragrance families, named after the 1917 Coty perfume Chypre. The classic chypre structure is built on bergamot at the top, floral notes in the heart, and a base of oakmoss, labdanum, and patchouli. |
| Fougère |
Pronounced "foo-zhair." French for fern, and the defining family of masculine perfumery for over a century. The fougère accord is built on lavender, oakmoss, coumarin, and bergamot. |
| Oriental (Amber) |
A warm, sensual family built on amber, vanilla, resins, spices, and balsams. Rich, luxurious and comforting fragrances. |
| Woody |
Built around wood notes: sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, patchouli, and oud. Woody fragrances range from dry and earthy to creamy and smoky. |
| Citrus (Hesperidic) |
The lightest, brightest, most casual family. Built on bergamot, lemon, orange, grapefruit, and other citrus oils. |
| Aromatic |
Built on herbs and aromatic plants — lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage, and basil. Fresh, clean, and green. |
| Gourmand |
Sweet edible-inspired fragrances featuring vanilla, chocolate, caramel, coffee, and tonka bean accords. |
| Aquatic (Marine) |
Built around marine accords to evoke sea air, salt, melon, and ozone. Fresh and invigorating. |
| Leather |
Built around leather accords ranging from soft suede to smoky biker jacket styles, often blended with florals, tobacco, or oud. |
| Green |
Built around green notes — galbanum, violet leaf, herbs, grass, and fig leaf. Crisp, natural, and refreshing. |
