Fragrances are one of the most important additions to anyone's hygiene routine, whether you want them to be a reality or not. Everyone likes the idea of smelling good, and everyone around you also appreciates your effort to smell good. Similarly, fragrance families are also incredibly crucial to the existence of any perfume.
There exist specific scents that cater to each fragrance, and every fragrance that you put on is categorized into a family, making it either smell floral, musky, or earthy. It also determines whether a perfume ends up being heavier on the scent, as a musky scent is typically very heavier, while a floral scent is lighter on the body and is more of a mist.
Heavier scent families tend to last longer, smell really sharp, and can make their presence known no matter where you go. Floral scents, on the lighter end, last shorter, but they still leave behind a sweet smell that is adored by nearly everyone around the world.
It is important to know all about fragrance families and what perfume to buy according to your preference. For that reason alone, our article aims to tell you all there is to know about fragrance families and how to separate each fragrance from its scent.
Different Fragrance Families To Take Note Of
As of now, there is a known fragrance wheel known as the Michael Edwards' Fragrance Wheel, which basically classifies all fragrance families into four distinct families, including floral scents, oriental scents, and fresh as well as woody or earthy scents.
Fresh Scents
One of the first categories determined in the fragrance wheel focuses on fresher scents, which focus on aromas that can make you feel refreshed and like a fresh breeze.
These fresh scents include aromas such as clean scents that can remind you of flowing water or as if you have just showered and feel extremely clean. It can also range from fruity scents that fall into the same fragrance families, which place their aim in scents that can instantly awaken you.
Apart from that, there are also citrusy scents that typically focus on lemony scents that are spicy and sharp and can never be forgotten.
Oriental Scents
Oriental scents are regarded as more sensual and exotic and are typically easier to distinguish from Middle Eastern perfumes.
Oriental scents can also include floral aromas, which are typically incorporated with the floral scents to create a unique warm aroma. Apart from that, oriental scents can also include softer scents that are easier on the body, not strong enough to give anyone a headache, and can not be easily smelled from far away.
In the oriental fragrance families, we also have vanilla-based scents that complete the oriental notes.
Woody Scents
Moving on, we now move onto one of the best scents that are available out there, and they have been categorized into woody fragrance families specifically.
Woody scents are dominated by earthy scents that can be extremely refreshing and can intermingle really well with the fresh fragrance families. They are also dominated by natural wood scents, which can be classified by the very famous sandalwood ingredients that are used in the perfumes.
Apart from that, there are also drier options that make you feel as if you are in a desert, being surrounded by the dry atmosphere, but you still manage to smell amazing.
Floral Scents
Last but not least, floral scents are probably some of our favorites, as they not only smell incredibly sweet, but they are the literal smell of flowers, originating directly from the source itself. This particular fragrance family is a bias of ours and cannot be compared to any other families.
There are fruity floral aromas, which are just a mixture of typical floral scents mixed with fruits such as zesty oranges or sweeter fruits. Typical floral scents, such as rose or jasmine, are very classy and addictive.
In addition, there can also be fresher floral scents and floral fragrance families that are gentler.
Conclusion
While it can be difficult to figure out what your perfect perfume or fragrance might be, if you are a complete beginner, then it might be an excellent idea to read into the fragrance wheel. It can give you an idea of what kind of scent you might be into, and you might end up choosing your new preference.
Choose any of the four main fragrance families, and go from there w
