There are multiple classification systems for perfumes, but most of them are centered around 5 distinct groups:
Floral
Oriented
Woody
Aromatic/Fougรจre
Fresh
Within each of them are subgroups. Some perfumes are a combination of groups and the Fragrance wheel developed by Michael Edwards in 1983 is the newest classification system.
The wheel shows how the scents are connected.
Main Group: FLORAL
Sub Grp / Main Notes ingredients
Floral / Fresh-cut flowers
Soft Floral / Aldehydes and powdery notes
Floral Oriental / Orange blossoms and sweet spices
Main Group : ORIENTAL
Sub Group / Main Notes Ingredients
Soft Oriental / Incense and amber
Oriental / Oriental resins and vanilla
Woody Oriental / Sandalwood and patchouli
Main Group : WOODY
Sub Group / Main Notes Ingredients
Woods / Aromatic woods and vetiver
Mossy Woods / Oakmoss and amber
Dry Woods / Dry woods and leather
Main Group : AROMATIC
Sub Group / Main Notes Ingredients
Aromatic Fougere / Lavender and aromatic herbs
Main Group : FRESH
Sub Grp / Mian Note Ingredients
Citrus / Bergamot and citrus oils
Fruity / Berries and non-citrus fruit
Green / Galbanum and green notes
Water / Marine and aquatic notes
Next step is to find out what kind of ingredients and classes you prefer, so you can focus your search within those categories.
Floral
Oriented
Woody
Aromatic/Fougรจre
Fresh
Within each of them are subgroups. Some perfumes are a combination of groups and the Fragrance wheel developed by Michael Edwards in 1983 is the newest classification system.
The wheel shows how the scents are connected.
Main Group: FLORAL
Sub Grp / Main Notes ingredients
Floral / Fresh-cut flowers
Soft Floral / Aldehydes and powdery notes
Floral Oriental / Orange blossoms and sweet spices
Main Group : ORIENTAL
Sub Group / Main Notes Ingredients
Soft Oriental / Incense and amber
Oriental / Oriental resins and vanilla
Woody Oriental / Sandalwood and patchouli
Main Group : WOODY
Sub Group / Main Notes Ingredients
Woods / Aromatic woods and vetiver
Mossy Woods / Oakmoss and amber
Dry Woods / Dry woods and leather
Main Group : AROMATIC
Sub Group / Main Notes Ingredients
Aromatic Fougere / Lavender and aromatic herbs
Main Group : FRESH
Sub Grp / Mian Note Ingredients
Citrus / Bergamot and citrus oils
Fruity / Berries and non-citrus fruit
Green / Galbanum and green notes
Water / Marine and aquatic notes
Next step is to find out what kind of ingredients and classes you prefer, so you can focus your search within those categories.
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