The Fragrance Wheel
The Olfactory Families
Every fragrance belongs to a family. Four major families — each subdivided into distinct characters that move across the wheel in graceful transitions.
Olfactory Family
Floral
Blooming, Romantic & Timeless
The largest family in perfumery, spanning single-flower soliflores to lush bouquets. From the powdery elegance of iris to the heady voluptuousness of tuberose — and the warm spiced transition of Floral Oriental — this family captures the infinite variety of the world in bloom.
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Olfactory Family
Amber
Warm, Sensual & Opulent
Formerly called Oriental, the Amber family draws on the ancient spice routes. Soft incense and labdanum, rich resins and vanilla, deep sandalwood and patchouli — these fragrances unfold slowly on skin, rewarding patience with extraordinary depth and sensuality.
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Olfactory Family
Woody
Earthy, Grounding & Enduring
Cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, oakmoss — the woody family evokes forests, ancient earth, and quiet strength. These fragrances are anchors: they ground the volatile and lend an enduring character that develops beautifully on skin throughout the day.
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Olfactory Family
Fresh
Bright, Clean & Effervescent
A modern category introduced by Michael Edwards to unite the lighter, more effervescent scents: the zing of bergamot, the herbal clarity of lavender, the openness of marine accords, the vitality of cut grass, and the playfulness of ripe fruit.
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