The ScentHunt Guide

The Four Fragrance Families

Every fragrance belongs to one of four families. Understanding them is the fastest way to know what you like — and why.

Fresh

Clean, aquatic, and invigorating

fresh

Fresh fragrances evoke open air, sea spray, and crisp mornings. Light and transparent, they sit close to the skin and project effortlessly in warm weather. This family spans bright citruses, cool aquatics, and aromatic herbs.

Typical Notes

TopBergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Sea salt
HeartGreen tea, Aquatic accord, Violet leaf, Mint
BaseWhite musk, Cedarwood, Ambergris

Best Occasions

Morning wearOfficeSummer daysSport & activeTravel

Floral

Romantic, expressive, and timeless

floral

Floral fragrances are the world's most-loved family — built on the natural beauty of flowers. From single-note soliflores to lush bouquets, they range from dewy and sheer to rich and powdery. The broadest family, with something for every mood.

Typical Notes

TopPeony, Neroli, Aldehydes, Lychee
HeartRose, Jasmine, Iris, Lily of the valley
BaseSandalwood, Musk, Patchouli, Benzoin

Best Occasions

Date nightSpring & summerWeddingsEveryday elegance

Oriental

Warm, exotic, and deeply sensual

oriental

Oriental fragrances are bold, opulent, and built for longevity. Anchored in resins, spices, and precious woods, they create an enveloping warmth that lingers for hours. Best suited to cool evenings and intimate settings.

Typical Notes

TopCardamom, Cinnamon, Saffron, Black pepper
HeartOud, Rose absolute, Incense, Amber
BaseVanilla, Labdanum, Benzoin, Musk

Best Occasions

Evening eventsAutumn & winterSpecial occasionsNightlife

Woody

Grounded, elegant, and versatile

woody

Woody fragrances draw from bark, roots, and the forest floor to create structured, lasting scents with quiet authority. They span everything from dry and smoky to warm and creamy — the great unifiers of masculine, feminine, and everything in between.

Typical Notes

TopPink pepper, Juniper, Grapefruit, Elemi
HeartCedarwood, Vetiver, Guaiac wood, Cypress
BaseSandalwood, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Amber

Best Occasions

Year-roundProfessional settingsEveningsSignature scent
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