OLFACTORY FAMILIES
Perfume is like the shadow of yourself: it represents your personality, your tastes, or simply your mood for the day, the evening... They're made up of a multitude of ingredients, which in turn create hundreds of new fragrances every day... Olfactory families are used to classify perfumes according to their main notes. There are several olfactory families in perfumery, each with its own characteristics and nuances.
WOODY
Woody fragrances are characterized as elegant, warm, sensual and very popular in perfumery. The different types of wood used are cedar, patchouli, sandalwood, cypriol, cypress, birch, pine or balsam fir.
DISCOVERSMOKY
Smoky fragrances evoke the smell of smoke, fire or burnt wood. They are often composed of notes of incense, cade, birch, oud or tobacco.
DISCOVERORIENTALS
Oriental fragrances evoke the scents of the Orient, with warm, spicy, sweet or woody notes. They are often composed of ingredients such as vanilla, amber, patchouli, sandalwood, incense, oud, rose or jasmine.
DISCOVERSPICY
Spicy fragrances use ingredients such as cinnamon, cloves, pepper, ginger or cardamom. These spices add a touch of character and depth to fragrances, making them more sensual and daring.
DISCOVERAMBER
Amber fragrances are oriental scents that evoke warmth, sensuality and mystery. They are composed of sweet and spicy notes, often based on vanilla, benzoin, tonka bean, patchouli or sandalwood.
DISCOVERLEATHERY
Leathery fragrances are characterized by their richness, warmth and captivation, and are frequently associated with elegance and sophistication.
DISCOVERPOWDERY
Les parfums poudrés sont des fragrances qui évoquent la douceur, la féminité et le raffinement. Ils sont inspirés par les senteurs de la poudre de riz, du talc et des produits cosmétiques.
DISCOVERGOURMAND
Les parfums gourmands révèlent des notes gustatives allant du caramel ou du cacao à la barbe à papa en passant par la pomme d’amour… De véritables cocktails de bonheur !
DISCOVERFRUITY
Fruity fragrances are characterized by their juicier notes, giving perfumes originality, modernity and freshness. Fruity notes are often associated with fruity facets such as peach, apple, pear, red fruit...
DISCOVERHESPERIDES
Hespéridés fragrances feature citrus notes such as lemon, orange, bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin. These notes bring a sensation of freshness, lightness and dynamism...
DISCOVERMARINS
The marine notes are iodized, salty and deep. They recall seawater, seaweed, warm sand or shellfish. They are often combined with woody, herbaceous or spicy notes to reinforce the impression of adventure and escape.
DISCOVERAQUATICS
Aquatic notes are fresh, light and transparent. They recall pure water, dew, melon or watermelon. They are often combined with floral, fruity or citrus notes to reinforce the impression of vitality and freshness.
DISCOVERMUSKY
Musk fragrances evoke softness, sensuality and intimacy. Their scent is inspired by musk, an animal secretion that has long been used as a fixative in perfumery.
DISCOVERFLORAL
Floral fragrances are a popular and diverse category of perfume. They are often associated with notes of rose, jasmine, violet, lavender, lily of the valley, orange blossom and lily.
DISCOVERAROMATICS
Aromatic fragrances are a category of fragrances with herbaceous, spicy and fresh notes. The most common aromatic notes are lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage, basil and fennel.
DISCOVERCHYPRES
Chypre fragrances are characterized by an earthy, woody base, with notes of oakmoss or patchouli blended with bergamot, jasmine and rose.
DISCOVERfougères
Fern fragrances are an olfactory family characterized by an accord of aromatic, lavender, woody and mossy notes.
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GUIDE
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