Fragrance Families
Fragrances are categorized into families based on their dominant characteristics. Each family evokes a distinct mood and experience, from fresh and airy to deep and sensual.
Fresh – Clean, crisp, and energizing
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Notes: Citrus (lemon, bergamot), Green (grass, basil), Aquatic (sea breeze, rain)
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Popular Scents: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Chanel Allure Homme Sport
Floral – Soft, romantic, and elegant
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Notes: Rose, jasmine, peony, orange blossom
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Popular Scents: Chanel No. 5, Gucci Bloom
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bougie by joëlle : Date Night (Cabernet, Rose Petals)
Woody – Warm, grounding, and earthy
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Notes: Sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, oud
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Popular Scents: Le Labo Santal 33, Tom Ford Oud Wood
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bougie by joëlle : Sunday Pilates (Sandalwood, Amber, Rose, Patchouli)
Amber – Warm, spicy, and exotic
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Notes: Amber, vanilla, cinnamon, incense
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Popular Scents: YSL Black Opium, Dior Hypnotic Poison
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bougie by joëlle: Soft Life (Honey Bourbon, Dahlia Petals, Sandalwood)
Gourmand – Sweet, edible, and indulgent
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Notes: Vanilla, caramel, coffee, almond
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Popular Scents: Mugler Angel, YSL Libre Intense
Smoky & Leathery – Dark, mysterious, and bold
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Notes: Tobacco, leather, smoke, whiskey
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Popular Scents: Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Maison Margiela Jazz Club
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bougie by joëlle: Golden Hour (Golden Santal, Midnight Rose, Campfire Smoke) Cozy (Vanilla, Tobacco, Blossom)
Chypre – Earthy, mossy, and refined
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Notes: Oakmoss, patchouli, bergamot
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Popular Scents: Miss Dior Originale, Chanel Cristalle
Fougère – Classic, herbaceous, and barbershop-fresh
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Notes: Lavender, oakmoss, tonka bean
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Popular Scents: Dior Sauvage, Paco Rabanne Pour Homme
