What are the types of fragrances. Classification of fragrances in modern perfumery

Everyone knows that there is a generally accepted classification of fragrances, according to which smells are distributed by families. However, even in this stability there is so much confusion and innuendo that they can mislead the most sophisticated perfumer, not to mention us - modest consumers.

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And yet, every woman should have a flair and knowledge that allow her to guess which family this or that fragrance belongs to. And there are reasons for this.

Why do you need to understand the family of fragrances?

Why do people need to know what flavors are and how they can be grouped? Indeed, according to statistics, 80% of women choose a fragrance for themselves on the go, because they already have a favorite brand and change it quite rarely. And they certainly don’t think about any classifications.

But it's completely in vain. There are a number of reasons why it is still worth organizing fragrances in your head, breaking them down into families, as is customary in modern perfumery.

• First, this will allow you to change different fragrances within the same family and at the same time be sure that the smell will fit no worse than the previous one.

• Second, armed with this knowledge you can control the smells around you. Have you ever wondered why your head hurts for no reason or suddenly started to feel nauseous? Perhaps you purchased a perfume from a category of fragrances that does not suit you at all or conflicts with the type of smell you have.

• Third, you you can show yourself as a connoisseur in any perfume shop by determining the type of perfume you need. Boutique consultants wouldn't dare offer a low-grade product to someone so well versed in the classification of smells.

• Fourth, this will help you navigate the latest perfumes.

For example, you have learned that some manufacturer has released a new series of perfumes or eau de toilette. And in the note it will be stipulated that the composition contains notes of cardamom, mandarin, jasmine, musk and amber. If you know which group of fragrances they belong to, you can react accordingly: be interested or remain indifferent.

Review of generally accepted classifications of aromas

What kind of classification is this, and how is it created?

In fact, there are a lot of varieties: every perfumer tries to improve old models or invent something of his own. Some categories in each of the existing classifications coincide, but something differs significantly.

To date, only two methods of systematizing odors are considered the most popular.

Fragrance Wheel by Michael Edwards

Michael Edwards- a specialist and connoisseur in the field of perfumery, who is called the best "nose" of the world on the sidelines. He proposed his classification of fragrances back in 1983 in the form of a color wheel.

Edwards has four main families: Fresh , Woody, Floral, Oriental .

Each family has its own categories. 13 categories located on the outer side of the wheel in such a way that similar notes are in contact with each other. So he solves the problem of the similarity of many fragrances, when one smell imperceptibly flows into another.

• floral;
• floral soft;
• floral oriental;
• oriental soft;
• oriental;
• woody-oriental;
• woody;
• mossy-woody;
• wood dry;
• citrus;
• marine;
• green;
• fruit.

Inside his color wheel, the perfumer placed a special, fourteenth category - wine glasses, which are characterized by a spicy-bitter taste. In addition, within each of the groups, Edward identified more subgroups: dry, fresh, classic, deep.

Examining the wheel, one can notice that such popular smells as chypres and leather are absent in it. He simply includes them in other families: chypres are in the mossy-woody family, leather ones are in the category of dry woody fragrances.

As a connoisseur of the art of perfumery, Michael Edwards annually publishes an entire encyclopedia of contemporary scents called "Fragrances of the World".

In 1983, it numbered only 323 fragrances, and the latest edition of this kind of "Perfumer's Bible" already contains about 8,000 names of a wide variety of smells.

In addition, in 2005 he presented to the world electronic database of fragrances with 10,000 items, which contains comprehensive information for each smell: family characteristics, smell pyramid, chord notes, perfumer-creator, designer and images of the bottle, manufacturing company, country of origin, year of release of the fragrance.

This is a unique database, the analogues of which have never been created, and it is unlikely that anyone will be able to outdo the great perfumer. Unfortunately, access to it is provided on a paid basis at this address www.fragrancesoftheworld.com

Classification of fragrances by the French community of perfumers

The second classification is not inferior in popularity to the classification of M. Edwards.
In 1990, a whole Perfume Committee (Comite Francais De Parfum). The result of their collection was a classification that has gained great popularity and is now used by many perfume houses and scent connoisseurs.

The French distributed the groups of aromas as follows.

Citrus: the base is made up of essential oils extracted from citrus fruits - lemon, orange, mandarin, bergamot, pomelo, grapefruit, tangerine, yuzu and citron (L'Eau par Kenzo, Be, One, Dune pour homme, Drakkar Noir, Cerruti 1881).

Floral: flower fragrances - jasmine, narcissus, lilac, rose, lily of the valley, violet, tuberose (Cool Water Woman, Kenzo, Dune, Eternity for Men, Laura, Gio, Amarige).

woody: aromas of warm shades - patchouli, cedar, sandalwood, vetiver (Salvadoro Dali, Paloma Picasso).

Eastern: amber, as well as fragrances with cistus-labdanum, powdery, vanilla and animal accents (Samsara, Obsession, Loulou, Venezia, Ysatis, Opium).

Leather: there are few fragrances from this family, they are distinguished by dryness and peculiar leathery scents with a touch of florals (English Leather by Dana, Pour Lui and Royal Copenhagen by Oscar de la Renta).

Shipra: perfumes, created in 1917 by Francois Coty, unite the whole family under their command; here you can catch notes of cistus-labdanum, oakmoss, bergamot, patchouli (Moments, Paloma Picasso, Ysatis, Beautiful).

Fougère: notes of oak and tree moss, lavender, bergamot, coumarin (Drakkar Noir).

The principle of dividing fragrances into families is clear: they are united by identical notes, which are mixed in different proportions. But who determines the types of fragrances? One who has a keen sense of smell and understands smells.
Somewhat subjective? Yes, many blame the Edwards wheel for this, but we have no choice but to trust the experts and specialists in this delicate matter.

Of course, knowing by heart all types of fragrances does not mean becoming a connoisseur of perfume. However, you can try to at least clean up your own ideas about smells. How to do it?

1. Do not grab onto several classifications at once. Choose one for yourself (preferably one of those generally recognized ones that we have listed a little higher), carefully understand it, find out the moments that are incomprehensible to you, remember the main families, categories and subgroups.
2. Move from theory to practice. We learned what notes distinguish the citrus family - go to perfume shops, study these aromas. Of course, you will have to spend more than one day on this, but in the future you will become a true connoisseur of perfume. Having studied one family, move on to the study of another.
3. Consult with experts so that an erroneous judgment is not imprinted in your mind as the truth. Contact consultants in stores, find sites where they can give advice, read our recommendations in the F.A.Q section.

And a separate word about chypre fragrances (Chypre)

No group of fragrances causes such anxiety and bewilderment as chypre. Let's figure out what a chypre fragrance means and how things are going with it in this moment.

The classic chypre fragrance was created in 1917 by the famous French perfumer Francois Coty. Initially, it consisted of scents of bergamot, oakmoss, patchouli, incense and sandalwood. It got its name from the island of Cyprus, where oak moss grew, which became the basis of the family.

For many years in perfumery, this particular set has been used to create various chypres:

• traditional (Chypre by Coty);
• fruity (Christian Dior Diorella or Guerlain Mitsouko);
• floral (Chance and Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel, Ricci Ricci by Nina Ricci, Gucci By Gucci, Laura Rose by Laura Biagiotti);
• leather (Christian Dior Diorling or Piguet Bandit);
• aromatic (Karon Yatagan);
• flower-aldehyde (Hermès Caleche or Jean Couturier Coriandre);
• green (Christian Dior Miss Dior).

A few years ago, it was possible to name certain brands of this family of fragrances, but today the situation has changed significantly. The fact is that the very oak moss that grows in Cyprus and forms the basis of chypre was recently restricted.

Respectively, the fragrances of this family have also changed. They either completely lack this note, or it is so negligibly small that even the most subtle sense of smell will not feel it.

However, the name has remained the same, and perfume houses, for unknown reasons, do not abandon this brand, but already almost non-existent flavor.

In the spirits that they offer, almost nothing remains of the former chypre.

This is the situation in the modern perfume industry. Everything flows, everything changes, but the unsurpassed, subtle, sensitive, bewitching aromas remain to conquer our imagination. Feeling the shades of different families of fragrances is such an inexpressible pleasure, accessible only to the elite. Why don't you be one of them?

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Smell is something that we can feel at the subconscious level. He can both bewitch and repulse. A pleasant smell attracts us like a precious stone, and we experience pleasure when inhaling the aroma. There are many divine fragrances in nature. In order to enjoy your favorite aroma at any time, a large number of artificial ones were created. Therefore, it became necessary to classify them. What types of perfumes are on the market should be known to every woman who wants to keep up with the times and take care of herself.

The classification of aromas is presented in a large number of options: German, American, French, etc. Different firms and specialists put forward their own classifications. Between 1990 and 2001, the perfume community in France became one of the most famous. You should determine which group the smell of your favorite fragrances belongs to, and you will choose the one that suits you. It is important to know and understand the groups of fragrances that are found in all classifications. We offer you the main groups of aromas.


The perfume composition consists of head, core and base notes. The head note creates the initial impression of perfumery. Then the key aroma is revealed - the core note. The main note is a train that envelops its owner.

Floral fragrances
This group is the most common. Floral perfume embodies the extraordinary aroma of freshly cut flowers. These can be the smells of roses, lily of the valley, jasmine, lilac, lily, peony, mimosa, carnation, violet, magnolia, chrysanthemum, daffodil, etc. Perfumes of the flower group create a feeling of purity, freshness, tenderness and sophistication. Floral fragrances can be worn at any time of the year, but most of all they will be appropriate in spring and summer. Surrounding yourself with this light delicate aroma, your attribute must certainly be a good mood. Floral scents are great for cheerful, cheerful and romantic women.
Examples of "fresh" well-known fragrances are: Cool Water Woman, Dune, Kenzo, Chanel No. 5, Climat.

Oriental (oriental) fragrances
These include the smells of oriental resins, musk, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood. Oriental group perfumery embodies a passionate, mysterious, burning, deep aroma. Oriental scents are great for evening celebrations. For a woman who wants to wrap herself in mystery, this scent is perfect.
We offer you fragrances: Black Pearls by Elisabeth Taylor, Casmin by Chopard, Opium by Yves Saint Laurent, etc.

Marine (oceanic, ozone, air) fragrances
Marine aromas give a feeling of freshness and coolness. They carry the smell of the sea surf, the morning breeze. Light, clean, tonic aroma - an indispensable assistant for a business meeting.
Notable fragrances are Duna by Crictian Dior and Sunflower by Elizabeth Arden.

woody fragrances
Woody notes are most often used in men's perfumes. These include the smells of sandalwood, rose bush and patchouli, dry cedar, myrtle, musk and blue iris. Such aromas create a feeling of severity, warmth and velvety.
Representatives of the family are the fragrances Salvadoro Dali by Salvadoro Dali, Paloma Picasso by Paloma Picasso.

Fresh (green) flavors
These include the smells of leaves, mowed grass, citrus plants, first spring flowers, green vegetables. Fresh scents include lavender, rosemary, juniper, bergamot, hyacinth, and more. They go well with summer heat and light-colored clothes.
Green fragrances are popular and well-known: Chanel No. 19 by Chanel, Gio by Giorgio Armmani.

Chypre fragrances
Chypre notes carry a feeling of freshness, coolness. They include scents of sage, patchouli, resin, oakmoss, and the like. Chypre fragrances are suitable for elegant, independent, self-confident women. The most suitable season for chypre notes is winter. They are perfect for nature lovers. Chypre perfumes are rich and aristocratic. They combine delicate sweetness and revitalizing freshness.
Examples of the chypre group of fragrances are Halston, Miss Dior.

Aldehyde flavors
These include synthetic fragrances that do not exist in nature. Compositions with the addition of aldehydes are colorful, juicy, intense. Aldehyde fragrances are suitable for cool weather. They are ideal for romantic, tender women.

Citrus flavors (Hesperides)
Citrus perfume embodies the aromas of lemon, orange, mandarin, grapefruit and bergamot. These smells create lightness and freshness, they are great for summer time. Citrus aromas are in harmony with young women who prefer to always be on top.
Popular fragrances: Eau de Rochas by Rochas and Gieffe by Gianfranko Ferre L*Eau par Kenzo.

fruit flavors
These include aromas of apple, pear, apricot, pineapple, orange, peach, bergamot, neroli, papaya and other fruits. These scents carry youth and femininity. They are suitable for any time of day and season. Fruit flavors are suitable for everyone who appreciates a healthy and energetic lifestyle. Sweet. Terry like peach and fresh like citrus.
Notable fruity fragrances include Jess by Jessica McClintock, Lauren, and Liz Claiborne by L. Claiborne.

Leather fragrances
This group of fragrances is masculine. They recreate the natural smells of the skin - smoky, tobacco, the smell of burnt wood, etc. Leather notes are aromas of juniper, birch, resin, various essential oils with a neutral smell.
Examples of leather fragrances are English Leather by Dana, Royal Copenhagen and Pour Lui by Oscar de la Renta.

Fougère (fern) aromas
This fragrance was created in 1882 by the French perfumer Paul Parnet. It is dominated by scents of lavender, geranium, forest moss, with notes of coumarin and bergamot. Since the fern has no smell, the toilet waters of this group have freshness with a slight bitterness.
Fern fragrances are Baryshnikov by Parlux, Cool Water Woman by Davidoff.

Spicy flavors
The aromas of this family are slightly sweet. They contain the sharpness of pepper, laurel with woody shades. The aroma contains notes of ginger, cinnamon and cardamom, as well as the smell of cloves and lavender.
This group includes: Coco from Chanel, KL from Lagerfeld.

Culinary flavors
The classification of spirits by some authors includes this group. The basis of such aromas is figs, chocolate, dates, rice, cheese, tea, coffee, scotch, whiskey, port wine, champagne, etc.

« Let our thoughts be only a fantasy, but thanks to the talent of a perfumer, this fantasy finds an opportunity to come true.
Ernest Bo

Classification of aromas by smells - floral, chypre and others ...

The world of perfumery is incredibly rich in a variety of scents. Among them are both quite trivial and understandable to the human sense of smell aromas, as well as strange compositions that not every woman dares to wear "in public".

The classification of perfumery can be different and depend on the country, traditions, brand or many other factors. However, there are also quite universal groups. Perfumes can be grouped according to their main notes in the composition. Let's consider this classification in more detail.

Floral fragrances

This group of perfumes is the most numerous, and has a large number of various subgroups in the classification. For example, such types of perfumes as powdery, based on orris root, belong specifically to floral aromas. Read about the features of the group.

The most famous in this category are:

• Idylle by Guerlia.

Separately, it is worth clarifying that the perfumes of this group sound great and are revealed in. In addition, the popular floral perfume is a universal gift for any woman.

Oud group

Oud as a component for perfumes has long been known to oriental perfumers. However, in Europe, he appeared only a few decades ago, and immediately found his admirers. If we consider the classification of perfumes by durability, then the group of oud fragrances is one of the longest-playing.

The most interesting perfumes with dominant oud notes are:

• the Aoud collection by Roja Dove;
• Pure Oud by Kilian;
• Oud Elixir Precieux by Christian Dior.

As a rule, oud fragrances come in eau de parfum concentration and sit very close to the skin. Read more about the features of the group and subgroups.

Chypre fragrances are a rather small group of perfumes in the classification, which are distinguished by only four key notes: patchouli, oak moss, frankincense gum and bergamot.

As a rule, these are very interesting and deep smells, which is not surprising, because the most famous chypres today, with the exception of the classic and the first fragrance under the unpretentious name "Chypre", created by Francois Coty exactly a hundred years ago (Francois Coty Chypre), are:

• Mitsouko by Guerlain;
• Eau du Soir by Sisley;
• Paloma Picasso from the house of the same name.

Chypre fragrances are often produced in the concentration of eau de parfum, which allows you to emphasize their depth. Read more about the group of these fragrances.

fougere fragrances

The group got its name thanks to the very first fern perfume, which was released back in the century before last. It was a Fougere Royale by Houbigant. The basis of the compositions is coumarin, lavender and bergamot, a number of woody notes.

By the way, it is thanks to the cold lavender that some perfume smells really turn out ringing and subtle, like real rock crystal, chosen to create a unique champagne flute. Read the detailed description.

Among women's perfumes, this group includes:

• Brit Rhythm by Burberry;
• Safari by Ralph Lauren;
• Costa Azzura by Tom Ford.

The classification of perfumery by durability most often refers fougere odors to eau de toilette, since only in this concentration can maximum lightness and sonority of the aroma be achieved.

Oriental group of fragrances

Almost any smell with hints of the East immediately takes us to one of the tales told to the Sultan by Scheherazade. Oriental fragrances envelop and leave behind an incredible trail, and this is largely due to the unique culture of the countries from which they came.

By the way, smells from this group can be both sweet and spicy, depending on the top notes of the pyramid. Read a detailed description of the subgroup.

Famous oriental perfumes are:

• Shalimar from ;
• Ubar by Amouage;
• Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.

There are a lot of variations of oriental smells. In Europe, the fragrances of this group are produced in the form of toilet and perfume waters. Arab houses prefer a higher concentration, making perfumes with oriental notes.

citrus group

Citrus smells have been known to us since ancient times, since people have learned to isolate essential oil for a very long time. The classification of fragrances in perfumery by durability suggests that almost all citrus scents are produced in the concentration of eau de toilette.

Popular perfume with citrus notes:

• Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune by Guerlain;
• Aqua Allegoria Mandarine-Basilic by Guerlain;
• Clinique Happy for women
• I Love Love by Moschino;
• Light Blue by Dolce

In addition, many chypre fragrances sometimes include light citrus notes.

Woody fragrance group

The most striking and popular type of wood used in perfumery is sandalwood. It is for this reason that many of the woody fragrances are also classified as oriental at the same time.

The most famous:

• Sandflower by Montale;
• She Wood Velvet Forest Wood by DSQUARED²;
• Sensuous by Estee Lauder.

Also noteworthy is the influence of cashmere wood, which can be traced in many American perfumers. However, for the most part, they are used as a base for chypre, oriental, fougere and citrus fragrances, and occasionally for aldehyde and leather scents.

Leather fragrances

This perfume is quite difficult to classify and isolate. Due to the variety of all kinds of notes, leather fragrances can be classified as fougere or chypre scents. However, despite this, many of them are devoid of excessive masculinity and are perfect for ladies.

Among the ideal leather scents for women, the following can be singled out separately:

• Cuir Beluga by Guerlain;
• Cuir Ambre No. 3 by Prada;
• Tuscan Leather by Tom Ford.

Most often produced in the form of eau de parfum, as this allows you to save their saturation.

Aldehyde flavors

Perfumes, the types and classification of which can confuse even the most eminent connoisseur, brought us aldehyde fragrances. In addition, many well-known perfumes in the post-Soviet space also belong to aldehydes:

• Climate by Lancome;
• Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent;
• First by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Aldehydes are an artificial chemical compound, thanks to the use of which it is possible to create compositions of the same saturation in different concentrations.

Of course, most modern fragrances are successful mixtures of notes from various categories. Classification into groups is largely necessary only to make it convenient for you, focusing on personal preferences.

In the world of perfumery, as in any other serious industry, there is a classification of fragrances. More precisely, each company has its own. Therefore, this article did not do without compiling several generally recognized world perfume systematics (such as German, Haarmann & Reimer, Dragology 2000, La Parfumerie, etc.). It is only worth recalling that although in the families of fragrances, there is a division into male and female, elements of both can be used in perfumery, regardless of its "gender" affiliation.

Family No. 1: Chypre (women's and men's)
The fragrances in this family are sage, lavender, oakmoss, patchouli and resin. The name "chypre" comes from the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea and was first used by Francois Coty with a perfume of the same name. These fragrances are ideal for nature lovers.

Examples: Women's Halston, Knowing by Estee Lauder, Miss Dior by Christian Dior; men's DK Unleaded by Donna Karan.

Chypre fragrances are equally represented in both women's and men's perfumery. They appeared as a type after the release in 1917 of the revolutionary composition of the fragrance from Coty with the same name Chypre ("Cyprus", translated from French). These perfumes were built on an accord of oak moss, labdanum (a resin that smells like leather), bergamot and patchouli. It is these notes that have become decisive for chypre fragrances. Pure chypre fragrances include, for example, men's Greenergy by Givenchy, BLV Pour Homme.

There are also several subtypes of chypre fragrances, for example, floral-aldehyde (Diva by Ungaro), fruity (Mitsouko by Guerlain), woody-moss (Pour Monsieur by Chanel), floral chypres (Donna Trussardi), green (Escada Country Week End, Bazar Pour Homme by Christian Lacroix), leather (Bel Ami by Hermes, Cuir de Russie by Chanel).

Family #2: Citrus (female and male)
These scents include lemon, mandarin, grapefruit, and bergamot. The light and fresh feeling of this perfume is good for the weekend or for special occasions. Examples: women's - Eau de Rochas by Rochas and Gieffeffe by Gianfranco Ferre; men's - Armani by Giorgio Armani, Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche, Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger and Blue Jeans by Versace.

Family #3: Floral (female)
The scents in this family include violet, carnation, rose, gardenia, lily, tuberose, and narcissus. Floral perfumes usually consist of a combination of several different floral scents. Examples: Chloe by Lagerfeld, Eternity by Calvin Klein, Gucci Accenti and Joy by Jean Patou.

Floral scents are the most common. Flowers have long been used in aromatherapy. Most women's perfumes are of this type. The most common components in floral fragrances are rose and jasmine, but they can play in completely different ways in combination with other components. In addition to flowers, the bouquet of this type of fragrances usually includes fruity notes. They are so closely intertwined with florals that fruity aromas usually do not stand out separately - they are referred to as the floral type. Classic floral fragrances are considered to be 5th Avenue by Elizabeth Arden, lgari Pour Femme, L "Air du Temps by Nina Ricci, O Oui! by Lancome.

Of the modern ones, Hugo Deep Red, J "adore from Christian Dior, Miracle from Lancome, Tommy Girl, Kenzo D" ete and others can be distinguished. If a woman doesn't like rich fragrances but wants to be surrounded by the fragrance of flowers, then soft floral perfumes such as classic Chanel No. 5 or Estee Lauder's modern Beyond Paradise will suit her. Among men's fragrances, there are also floral ones (although very rarely), for example, Desire by Alfred Dunhill. Floral fragrances can be divided into several groups, but they all have common features.

Firstly, they are very romantic, because flowers are symbols of love. Secondly, they are feminine: it is no coincidence that poets of all times and peoples have compared women with beautiful flowers. And, thirdly, they are very diverse, which will allow any woman to choose a fragrance to her taste. Pure floral fragrances are considered the most feminine, elegant and romantic. They are designed for women of all ages. As a rule, these are delicate and subtle fragrances suitable for almost any season. These include, for example, Amor Amor by Cacharel, Baby Doll by Yves Saint Laurent, Cheap And Chic de Moschino, DKNY by Donna Karan, Scent Gloss by Costume National.

Soft floral fragrances are similar in character to pure florals, but are lighter and more unobtrusive. They are ideal for those who are too sensitive to smells or do not like rich aromas. Among them are Angel Innocent by Thierry Mugler, Beyond Paradise by Estee Lauder, Cerruti 1881 pour femme, Eclat d'Arpege by Lanvin, Feraud Paris.

Fresh floral fragrances are aimed mainly at the youth audience. In addition to floral notes, they often contain citrus and fruity undertones. They are designed for the warm season, when any smell, even a little heavy, can cause a headache. Aquawoman by Rochas, Boss Hugo Pour Femme, Cherish by Ghost, Light Blue by Dolce&Gabbana, Perspective Woman by Mexx are fresh floral fragrances.

Floral-Oriental is a rich, full-bodied fragrance, ideal for cool days and as an evening perfume. They give the owner a special elegance and femininity. It is these perfumes that are associated with luxury, aristocracy and nobility. Floral oriental fragrances include 5th Avenue by Elizabeth Arden, Allure by Chanel, Dalimania by Salvador Dali, J'ai Ose by Guy Laroche, My Queen by Alexander McQueen and many others.

Floral-spicy fragrances are perhaps the most sexy, because they combine the romance of flowers and the sensuality of oriental spices. This is a union of tenderness and perseverance, humility and impregnability, weakness and power. The nature of floral-spicy fragrances is well read, for example, in 212 Sexy by Carolina Herrera, Attraction by Lancome, Black Cashmere by Donna Karan, Dior Addict, Le Baiser du Dragon by Cartier.

Floral-woody fragrances are designed for self-confident, strong women. They have such "masculine" traits as purposefulness, ambition and business acumen, but, nevertheless, they have not lost their inherent femininity. Boss Woman by Hugo Boss, Incanto by Salvatore Ferragamo, Lacoste Pour Femme, Max Mara, Ralph Lauren Blue are suitable for such women.

Floral notes add romance and tenderness to men's fragrances. In combination with masculine woody notes, they create the effect of contradiction, a combination of two opposites, emphasizing the dignity of each other. For example, such fragrances include Acqua di Gio Pour Homme by Armani, Contradiction For Men by Calvin Klein, Givenchy Pi, Kenzo Air Intense, S.T. Dupont pour homme. It should be noted that floral fragrances become especially popular in spring, when we feel our connection with nature especially well: we bloom and renew ourselves with it and gain new strength.

Family #4: Floral Oriental (Womens)
Many classifications contain the floral-oriental type, which in our classification can be represented as a mixture of floral and oriental fragrances. The aromas of this family are jasmine, gardenia, mandarin, freesia; base notes of sandalwood, musk, amber and apricot. In principle, the floral-oriental type is a subcategory of the floral family and is broad enough to be accurately defined. Perfume of this family is recommended to use day and night, as they contain exotic flowers and spices. Examples: Joop!, Samsara Guerlain, Sun Moon Stars by Karl Lagerfeld and Tresor Lancome.

Oriental fragrances are called because since ancient times the main components for their manufacture have been brought from the East. These fragrances are also called amber fragrances, since it is amber that often plays the dominant role in them. These are sweet, often spicy aromas, with notes of musk, vanilla, spices, exotic flowers. This type of perfume is characterized by warmth, sweetness, minimal use of citrus fruits and an emphasis on base notes, that is, the final stage of fragrance development. This is the type of so-called evening (winter) fragrances, because the perfumes of this category are the strongest, the heaviest. Among the amber fragrances, as well as among the floral ones, women predominate, for example, L "Instant de Guerlain, Magnetism from Escada, but there are also men's - Liquid Crystal Ultraviolet Man from Paco Rabanne, Emporio Night for Him from Giorgio Armani and some others.

For lovers of oriental spices and adherents of unobtrusive aromas, there are soft amber fragrances, such as Angel Schlesser or Burberry's Touch. It should be noted that depending on the combination of oriental fragrances with floral, fruity, or other notes, woody-oriental and floral-oriental fragrances can be distinguished. Among the woody-oriental scents, there are many masculine ones, such as Allure pour homme by Chanel, Rochas Man and Intuition For Men by Estee Lauder. There are also feminine (Sensi by Giorgio Armani and Organza Indecence by Givenchy) and unisex fragrances (Comme des Garcons-2). Floral-oriental fragrances are intended mainly for women. Among them are Angel by Thierry Mugler, Chance by Chanel, Salvador Dali.

Family No. 5: Wine glass or Fern (female and male)
This family consists of oakmoss, lavender and geranium fragrances. The French word "fougre" translates as fern. This term is odd for a fragrance since ferns have no scent at all! Examples: women's Baryshnikov by Parlux, Cool Water Woman by Davidoff and Safari by Ralph Lauren; men's - Boss by Hugo Boss and Paco Rabanne.

The fougere (fern) type includes many men's fragrances. Despite the name, these fragrances do not reproduce the smell of fern at all, they are more like the smell of the forest after rain. The name "fougère" means that the perfume combines notes such as lavender, oak moss, coumarin (reminiscent of vanilla) and bergamot. It is they, together with woody notes, that give a feeling of freshness of a wet forest. As already mentioned, most fragrances of this type are masculine. Among them are Egoist Platinum by Chanel, Boss Elements Aqua, Yohji Yamamoto Homme, Shiseido Basala. Some unisex fragrances also fall into this category, such as Calvin Klein's CK Be. Of the women's fougere fragrances, the most famous is Jicky by Guerlain. A variety of fougere fragrances are fruity fougere, for example Escape for men by Calvin Klein.

Family No. 6: Fruity (female)
Flavors in this family include apple, apricot, mandarin orange, bergamot, neroli, pineapple, and papaya. This perfume is clean and fresh like citrus, soft and warm like peach. Examples: Jess by Jessica McClintock, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, and Liz Claiborne by L. Claiborne.

Family No. 7: Green (female)
The scents in this family include rosemary, lavender, pine, juniper, hyacinth, and galbanum. It is the smell of green leaves and freshly cut grass mixed with autumn breezes. Examples: Chanel #19 by Chanel, Gio by Giorgio Armani, Safari by Ralph Lauren and Sung by Alfred Sung.

Family #8: Aldehyde (Modern) (Female)
The aromas of this family are synthesized from pure chemical aldehydes, which provides a wide variety of nuances in the aromas of this family. When heated by the surface of the skin, these aromas become richer, brighter, and aldehydes enhance other notes in the perfume. This trend, pioneered by Coco Chanel in its Chanel No. 5, is now used in almost every perfume. Examples: Chanel No. 5 by Chanel, Red by Giorgio Beverly Hills and White Linen by Estee Lauder.

Family No. 9: Oriental or Oriental (female and male)
The fragrances in this family are amber, vanilla, wood and resins. This perfume is best for evening wear, although most people do not tolerate this very dense scent. Examples: Black Pearls by Elizabeth Taylor, Casmir by Chopard, Opium by Yves Saint Laurent and Shalimar by Guerlain.

Family No. 10: Marine, Ozone, Ocean (female and male)
These are completely synthetic fragrances that remind us of things that cannot be contained in a bottle: splashes of waves, air in the mountains, natural elements. Examples: Acqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani, Duna by Christian Dior and Sunflower by Elizabeth Arden. Marine fragrances are most often found in youth perfumes, aimed at sports boys and girls. These are fresh light aromas, which include citrus, musk, sandalwood. They are often issued in pairs - for her and for him. The most famous of them: L "eau D" Issey and L "eau D" Issey pour Homme, O-Zone Woman and O-Zone Man from Sergio Tacchini, Davidoff Cool Water pour homme and Davidoff Cool Water pour femme.

Family No. 11: Spicy (women's and men's)
Aromas in this family include ginger, cinnamon and cardamom, as well as flowers that have spicy notes such as clove and lavender. Examples: Coco by Chanel, KL by Lagerfeld and Poison by Christian Dior; male- Bijan and Joop!.

Family #12: Amber or Lavender (male)
This family includes lavender oils and lavender plants that grow in the south of France. The most ancient, lavender scents are clean, bright, natural scents and are ideal for everyday use. Examples: Ungaro Collection by Ungaro.

Family No. 13: Leather (men's)
Oil, juniper, birch bark extract in the form of resin. The rich combination of smoky and soft scents makes this fragrance family often used in colognes, deodorants, gels, etc. Examples are English Leather by Dana, Royal Copenhagen and Pour Lui by Oscar de la Renta.

Family No. 14: Woody (male and female)
This family consists of sandalwood, rosebush, cedarwood, vetiver, and also contains a subfamily of marine (oceanic, ozone) woody fragrances: myrtle, musk and blue iris. Examples: Aramis by Estee Lauder, Cool Water by Davidoff, Safari by Ralph Lauren and Lauder by Estee Lauder. Dry woody smells are close to chypre, but still this type is usually distinguished separately. It is represented mainly by men's fragrances. The main emphasis in such fragrances is placed on the essences of sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and vetiver. Famous men's fragrances in this category are Cartier Declaration, S.T. Dupont pour homme, Lanvin Oxygene Homme. There are also feminine (Feminite du Bois by Shiseido) and unisex fragrances (Bvlgari Black).