What is a Perfume Family? How to Find the Right Fragrance Family for You

Have you ever had trouble choosing a perfume? We often hear people say, "I don't know which scent suits me," or "There are so many types of perfume that I can't choose."

The concept of fragrance families is useful in such situations. By classifying the countless perfumes available into broad categories, it becomes easier to find a scent that suits your tastes and suits you.

In this article, we will explain in detail the major fragrance types and their respective characteristics and appeal. Please use this as a reference as the first step in finding a fragrance that suits you.

What is the fragrance system?

Fragrance families are a rough classification of perfume scents based on their characteristics. They are divided into several categories based on the type of fragrance used and the impression of the scent.

When choosing a perfume, if you know what type of scent you like, you will be able to choose without hesitation in the store.

Seven representative fragrance types

1. Floral (flower scent)

Characteristics: An elegant and refined variety with a floral scent such as rose, jasmine, lavender, and violet.

Impression: Feminine, glamorous and elegant. Appealing to everyone.

Recommended occasions: dates, parties, formal occasions

Representative perfumes:

• Chanel No.5 (aldehydes and floral bouquet)
• Dior Miss Dior (Green Floral)

Floral fragrances are considered the most popular type of perfume and have long been loved by women in particular. The term "floral" encompasses a wide range of fragrances, from those that emphasize the scent of a single flower to those that combine multiple flowers like a bouquet.

2. Citrus

Characteristics: A refreshing scent reminiscent of citrus fruits such as lemon, orange, grapefruit, and bergamot.

Impression: Refreshing, light, and clean

Recommended occasions: business, casual, summer, daytime

Representative perfumes:

• Hermes Mediterranean Garden (Citrus Green)
• Acqua di Parma Colonia (Classic Citrus)

Citrus fragrances are easy to use even for perfume beginners, and are popular with both men and women. Although the scent lasts for a short time, the advantage is that it doesn't become heavy even if you reapply it.

3. Woody

Characteristics: A calming scent reminiscent of trees and forests, such as sandalwood, cedarwood, and vetiver.

Impression: Calm, intelligent, profound

Recommended occasions: business, autumn and winter, relaxing time

Representative perfumes:

• Chanel Bleu de Chanel (Woody Aromatic)
• Dior Fahrenheit (Woody Leather)

Woody notes evaporate slowly and have a long-lasting scent, so they play an important role as base notes in perfumes. Although they have a masculine impression, they are also becoming increasingly popular among women.

4. Oriental (exotic)

Characteristics: A sensual combination of rich and sweet scents such as vanilla, amber, patchouli, and musk.

Impression: Sexy, mysterious, unique

Recommended occasions: Night out, special occasions, cold seasons

Representative perfumes:

• Guerlain Shalimar (a masterpiece from 1925)
• Yves Saint Laurent Opium (spicy and seductive)

Oriental fragrances are characterized by their exotic, rich scents, reminiscent of incense originating from the Middle East. It is a unique fragrance that tends to divide people's tastes, but once you get hooked, it has an irreplaceable charm.

5. Green (herbs and plants)

Characteristics: A refreshing scent reminiscent of fresh grass, leaves, and herbs such as mint, rosemary, and basil.

Impression: Natural, refreshing, and refreshing

Recommended occasions: After sports, when you want to refresh yourself, unisex use

Representative perfumes:

• Diptyque Eau Rose (Rose + Green)
• Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt

The appeal of green is the refreshing feeling of being in a forest. It is beautiful on its own, but it is also a versatile color that is often blended with other colors to add a refreshing touch.

6. Spicy

Characteristics: Pungent aroma reminiscent of spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and black pepper

Impression: Unique, warm, sexy

Recommended occasions: When you want to accentuate your personality

Representative perfumes:

• Chanel Coco (spicy oriental)
• Tom Ford Black Orchid (spicy floral)

Spicy fragrances are rarely used alone, but rather are added to other fragrances as an accent to create depth and sensuality. They are powerful fragrances that have a strong presence even in small amounts.

7. Fresh (Marine/Aqua)

Characteristics: A modern and clean scent reminiscent of water, such as the sea, sea breeze, or the air after rain.

Impression: Clean, modern, refreshing

Recommended occasions: sports, casual, summer

Representative perfumes:

• Calvin Klein CK One (unisex classic)
• Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Marine Floral)

The fresh scent genre is a relatively new style that has become popular since the 1990s, and is a modern scent made possible by the development of synthetic fragrances.

How to find the fragrance that suits you

1. Choose by season and time

• Spring/Summer/Daytime: Citrus, fresh, green
• Autumn/Winter/Nighttime: Woody, Oriental, Spicy
• All year round: Floral

2. Choose by scene

• Business: Citrus, woody (subtle)
• Date: Floral, Oriental
• Casual: Fresh, green

3. Choose based on your personality and preferences

• Prefer an elegant and feminine impression: Floral
• Prefer a cool and intellectual impression: woody and green tones
• To be unique and memorable: Oriental, spicy
• Prefer a refreshing and friendly impression: citrus, fresh

The benefits of knowing the scent family

1. Efficient perfume selection : Narrow down the options to find the one that suits your taste
2. Use according to the occasion : Choose the right scent for each situation
3. Deepen your knowledge of fragrance : This will become the basic knowledge to talk about perfume.
4. Fewer mistakes : You can avoid strains that don't suit you

Summary: Find your own scent

Understanding scent families is an important first step in finding the right perfume for you, but these classifications are only a guide and ultimately the most important thing is to actually try them out.

Cavto's Ranjatai Eau de Parfum is a unique fragrance that skillfully combines multiple elements with a unique composition of oriental spices, elegant Japanese flowers, and legendary fragrant woods. It is truly a work of olfactory art, with a spicy top note, a floral middle note, and a woody/oriental base note.

The world of fragrance is deep, and the more you learn about it, the more fascinating it becomes. We encourage you to try out different scents and find the one that is special just for you.