Fragrance guide

Find your signature scent

A simple guide to scent families and how a perfume develops on your skin.

Scent families

Know your scent family

Most perfumes belong to a family. Find the one you are drawn to, and you are halfway to your signature scent.

  • Floral

    Romantic, soft, timeless.

    Typical notesRose, jasmine, tuberose

  • Fresh & Citrus

    Bright, clean, energising.

    Typical notesBergamot, lemon, neroli

  • Woody

    Warm, grounded, confident.

    Typical notesSandalwood, cedar, vetiver

  • Amber & Spice

    Rich, warm, sensual.

    Typical notesAmber, oud, saffron

  • Gourmand

    Sweet, cosy, irresistible.

    Typical notesVanilla, tonka, caramel

How a perfume unfolds

  1. Top notesThe first impression. Light, bright notes you notice right after spraying.
  2. Heart notesThe character of the perfume, which comes through once the top notes settle.
  3. Base notesThe depth. Richer notes that stay closest to the skin as the scent dries down.