Olfactory Families

olfactory family/ɒl'fækt(ə)ri 'fæm(ə)li/ :
~ descriptor of scents.
~ a way to break down and class how a perfume smells rather than what it contains.

Citrus:
Zesty or tangy notes.
Oranges, Lemons, Bergamot

Chypre:
Sweet, smooth and earthy scents.
The lovely smell wet soil after rain or
a stroll in the forest

Aquatic :
Smells of sea spray or rain mixed
with oceanic notes.Think of the
salty air during a morning walk
by the sea

Gourmand:
If candy or sweets were a scent,this
would be it. Perfumes that are temptingly
edible. Marshmallows, chocolate, bubblegum scents.

Floral:
The smell of freshly cut flowers.
Lilies,Roses,Daisies

Fresh:
Clean, bright scents,the kind
of scent that would energize you
after a great workout session.

Fruity:
Sweet,edible and tropical
a colourful bowl of your fave
fruits. Pineapple,Pears,Apples

Green:
Smells of freshly cut grass or crushed
green leaves.

Leather:
The scent of genuine organic leather
Slightly earthy with a tang of sweet

Oriental:
Rich exotic scents that have a hint
of seductive.
Vanilla,Musk

Aromatic:
Scents that tend to center
around herbaceous notes.
Mint,Lavender,Sage.

Spicy:
Scents with a kick of spice
Probably something you would find in your
kitchen spice rack.
Cinammon,Cardammom,Cloves

Powdery:
A dry, soft and enveloping scent.
Baby/talcum powder

Smoky:
A nostalgic scent of burning wood
or smoky campfires.

Woody:
Warm and opulent scents mixed with
incense-like fragrances.
Sandalwood,Patchoulli,Cedar