For those of you who may not work in the Cosmetic and/or Fragrance industry but want to be a bit more intellectual when you approach the fragrance counter, here’s a wealth of information on the different fragrance category.

Women’s Categories

Chypre

based on a woody, mossy, floral accord, which can include leathery or fruity notes as well, chypre perfumes have a rich and lingering scent.

Citrus

Citrus oils, known to perfumers as “Hesperidia”, are the key elements in this family that includes all “eaux fraîches”.

Floral

The large floral family includes all fragrances with a flower or bouquet as their main theme.

Oriental

Where warmth meets sensuality. Musk, vanilla and precious woods with a touch of tropical flowers and spice.

See the men’s categories…

Men’s Categories

Aromatic

An accord based on one or more aromatic herbs, such as sage or rosemary.

Citrus

The light and fresh character of citrus notes such as bergamot, orange, lemon, petit grain and tangerine is enriched by aromatic, woody and spicy accords.

Oriental

Spices, wood and vanilla harmonize to create intense and sophisticated perfumes.

Woody

This family brings together perfumes whose key accord is based on woody scents such as sandalwood, patchouli, cedar or vetiver.

If you would like to know more about these categories or would like to see where your fragrance fits in, go to the fabulous site that all of this information is from.

Source: osMoz.com

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