Fragrances are just like music and are made up of many notes. For anyone who loves fragrances, mastering the notes of each scent is essential. Understanding your scent notes will help you find the right fragrance for you. Michael Edward, a British fragrance expert, invented this method in 1983. A method for describing perfumes includes the use of fragrance notes. These notes describe fragrances that are able to be detected when perfume is applied to skin.
Let’s take a look at these categories and how they can help you find a great scent:
Floral
Floral perfumes make up the largest group of all the types of perfumes. They are inspired by sweet-smelling flowers such as roses, orange blossoms or gardenias. Floral perfumes are romantic and sweet-smelling. They can contain one note or a combination of notes from different flowers. Floral fragrances can be very feminine and are a classic choice for perfume lovers who desire a feminine scent.
Citrus
Citrus-based perfumes contain the essence of citrus to give a tangy feeling. These scents are lively and ideal for people with bubbly personalities. Citrus fragrances can be made from mandarin, lime, tangerine, and tangerine. Some may even have sharp, tangy notes. Citrus fragrances are great for daytime use as they give off a natural refreshing sensation. They are also known to blend well, giving women a soft scent that can be worn easily.
Woody
These Woody fragrances are characterized by a combination of wood and moss. They are also known as chypre scents. This perfume is very soothing due to the use of citrus, oakmoss and patchouli. Chypre fragrances are usually for women, and sometimes unisex. These types of fragrances are often used by corporate workers and have a strong, classical appeal.
Oriental
Oriental perfumes combine earthy and musky scents. Oriental perfumes often contain ingredients such as amber, musk and animalistic base fragrances. These perfumes can be used to seduce or attract attention to someone special. This perfume is perfect for a romantic evening out or with a special friend.
Green
Because they have the scent of freshly mown grass and fresh leaves, green fragrances can be a great choice for casual day events. Green perfumes are sporty and, in most cases, unisex. These perfumes should only be worn for casual occasions or events.
Oceanic
Oceanic fragrances, which are a newer type of perfume, contain synthetic aromas that resemble the scents of clean linen and mountain air. These perfumes can be used for official events and job interviews.
Spicy
These perfumes have kitchen scents such as cinnamon, ginger and cardamom. These spicy fragrances are said to be rich in exotic scents, and can feel luxurious in an old-fashioned way. These scents are great for casual events and brunches.
