The six scent families
Almost every perfume leans toward one or two of these. Knowing yours is the fastest way to stop wasting money on blind buys.
Warm AmberWarm resin, spice and a glow that sits close, like a sweater that's been near a fire.Fresh CitrusZest, clean air and cold water: the first ten minutes after a shower, bottled.Green & HerbalSnapped stems, wet moss and crushed leaves. Alive, a little bitter, never sweet.Sweet GourmandVanilla, caramel, coffee and fruit: the smell of a good kitchen, softened into skin.Powdery FloralPetals, soft powder and clean skin: a bouquet, but the expensive kind.Smoky WoodsCedar, vetiver, leather and a thread of smoke. Dry, grounded, quietly confident.