There are eight major families : Floral, Chypre, Oriental
(masculine and feminine), Woody, Aromatic and Citrus (masculine and feminine). Each one of those olfactive families being itself split into several subfamilies.

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Chypre Aromatic
Based on a woody, mossy,
floral accord, which can include
leathery or fruity notes as
well, chypre perfumes have a
rich and lingering scent.

Based on one or
more aromatic herbs, such as
sage, lavender or rosemary. These fragrances have a herbaceous quality.
Citrus/Fresh Citrus/Fresh
Light, fresh and often invigorating ingredients, the fresh family is characterized by the use of citrus, marine and green notes


Light, fresh and often invigorating ingredients, the fresh family is characterized by the use of citrus, marine and green notes
Floral Oriental
The large floral family
includes all fragrances with a
flower or bouquet as their
main theme.This group is divided different sub-families according to their different characters.

Spices, wood and vanilla
harmonize to create intense
and sophisticated perfumes
Oriental Woody
Oriental fragrances are characterized by spicy, powdery and ambery notes. Key ingredients such as vanilla and spices first discovered in the Orient explain the origin of this family's name.

Aroma of freshly cut woods and roots, the woody family includes ingredients such as sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli

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