Reference

The eight fragrance families.

Every perfume can be placed in a family, the closest thing perfumery has to a periodic table. Fragnatique organises 3,000 fragrances and 680 atomic notes into the eight families below. Start with the one that sounds like you, then let the match score do the rest.

CitrusThe brightest family in perfumery: zest, sun, and clean energy.Spring · Summer

FloralThe biggest family in perfumery, from sheer petals to heady white blooms.Spring · Summer · Autumn

WoodyThe scent of cedar, sandalwood and oud, worn close to the skin.Autumn · Winter

SpicyThe warm crackle in a fragrance, never worn alone.Autumn · Winter

GourmandWhere perfume meets dessert, worn close and warm.Autumn · Winter

AromaticCool, herbal, green: the backbone of the classic cologne.Spring · Summer

ResinousThe warm, golden family that makes winter smell like winter.Autumn · Winter

EarthyThe damp forest floor of perfumery, dark and rooted.Autumn · Winter

Want the long read? The fragrance families, decoded goes family by family with the chemistry behind each one. Ready to browse? Explore the full catalogue or find your match.

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