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

• Notes: Citrus (lemon, bergamot), Green (grass, basil), Aquatic (sea breeze, rain)
• Popular Scents: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Chanel Allure Homme Sport

Floral – Soft, romantic, and elegant

• Notes: Rose, jasmine, peony, orange blossom
• Popular Scents: Chanel No. 5, Gucci Bloom
• bougie by joëlle : Date Night (Cabernet, Rose Petals)

Woody – Warm, grounding, and earthy

• Notes: Sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, oud
• Popular Scents: Le Labo Santal 33, Tom Ford Oud Wood
• bougie by joëlle : Sunday Pilates (Sandalwood, Amber, Rose, Patchouli)

Amber – Warm, spicy, and exotic

• Notes: Amber, vanilla, cinnamon, incense
• Popular Scents: YSL Black Opium, Dior Hypnotic Poison
• bougie by joëlle:  Soft Life (Honey Bourbon, Dahlia Petals, Sandalwood)

Gourmand – Sweet, edible, and indulgent

• Notes: Vanilla, caramel, coffee, almond
• Popular Scents: Mugler Angel, YSL Libre Intense

Smoky & Leathery – Dark, mysterious, and bold

• Notes: Tobacco, leather, smoke, whiskey
• Popular Scents: Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Maison Margiela Jazz Club
• bougie by joëlle: Golden Hour (Golden Santal, Midnight Rose, Campfire Smoke) Cozy (Vanilla, Tobacco, Blossom)

Chypre – Earthy, mossy, and refined

• Notes: Oakmoss, patchouli, bergamot
• Popular Scents: Miss Dior Originale, Chanel Cristalle

Fougère – Classic, herbaceous, and barbershop-fresh

• Notes: Lavender, oakmoss, tonka bean
• Popular Scents: Dior Sauvage, Paco Rabanne Pour Homme