What is the fragrance wheel?
The fragrance wheel is a diagram of the 4 scent families. Each scent family has its own set of “sub-families,” these sub-families are more specific and help narrow down exactly what you’re looking for! Click on the + icon to dig deeper and learn about each scent’s sub-family. This will help you find your signature scent.
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Floral: This scent category is exactly what it sounds like. Notes of freshly cut flowers.
ex: Roses, Lilies, Baby's Breath.
Soft Floral: This sub-family of floral is softer, powdery, creamy.
ex: Lavender, Jasmine, Peony.
Fruity: These scents are tropical and sweet.
ex: Apple, Peach, Raspberry.
Floral Oriental: Floral with a hint of spice.
Ex: Rose with a hint of Cinnamon
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Oriental: This sub family is warm and sweet.
Ex: notes of Vanilla and Nutmeg.
Woody Oriental: This category is earthy; these scents contain notes like Sandalwood and Patchouli. These notes can also contain sweet and spicy notes like Neroli and Basil.
Soft Oriental: Soft floral notes mixed with incense and warm spices.
ex: Cinnamon, Clove, White Florals, hidden notes of Black Pepper and Orchids.
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Woody: Woody scents, Cedarwood, Palo Santo, Vetiver, Hinoki.
Mossy Wood: This sub-family has a sweeter twist. Like freshly cut pine, these scents smell like a sweet, fragrant wood.
ex: Oakmoss and Amber.
Dry Wood: Smoldering, smoky aromas.
Ex: Argarwood and Cedarwood
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Fresh Aromatic: Clean, fresh herbs with floral or woody scents.
ex: Apple and Basil, Rose.
Fresh Citrus: Bright, Zesty and Tangy.
ex: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemongrass.
Fresh green: These scents are natural and fresh, like the smell of freshly mowed grass or Fir Balsam
Fresh Water: Sea spray. rain, ocean.