Explore Michael Edwards’ Fragrance Wheel
The Fragrance Wheel explains the relationship between innate fragrance preferences and the fragrance families.
Family
Soft Oriental
Smooth Carnation, incense and warm spices … if these soft, yet sensual notes speak to you, then you’ll love fragrances from the Soft Oriental family.
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YOUTH-DEW
Estée Lauder | 1953 | Soft Oriental
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Oriental
Vanilla and musk, cinnamon and cardamom … opulent, sweet and warm. If these sensual notes are what you are drawn to, then you’ll love fragrances from the Oriental family.
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VANILIA
L'Artisan Parfumeur | 1978 | Oriental
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Woody Oriental
Take a healthy dose of patchouli and sandalwood, add a splash of spice and maybe something sweet enough to eat … if this sounds like the way you like to smell, then you’ll love fragrances from the Woody Oriental family.
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COCO MADEMOISELLE EAU DE TOILETTE
Chanel | 2001 | Woody Oriental
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Woods
Cedarwood, sandalwood and vetiver – raw and simple. Freshly sanded floors and sawdust … if these are the notes that make your senses sing, then you’ll love fragrances from the Woods family.
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VÉTIVER (2005) Carven
Carven | 2005 | Woods
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Mossy Woods
If it is traditional style fragrances with sweet, smooth, sometimes earthy woody and mossy notes that inspire you, then you’ll love fragrances from the Mossy Woods family.
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CHYPRE DE COTY
Coty | 1917 | Mossy Woods
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Dry Woods
The smokiness of smouldering embers and the unmistakable leathery smell of new shoes … if these scents define your style, then you’ll love fragrances from the Dry Woods family.
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POLO
Ralph Lauren | 1978 | Dry Woods
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Aromatic Fougère
If clean, uncomplicated and fresh describes you … if the blend of lavender and other herbs such as rosemary or basil teamed with the warmth of wood sums up your favourite smells, then you’ll love fragrances from the universally popular Aromatic Fougère family.
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KOUROS
Yves Saint Laurent | 1981 | Aromatic Fougère
Family
Citrus
If it is the smell of zesty, tangy and juicy lemons and mandarins that invigorates and energises you … then you’ll love the fragrances in the Citrus family.
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4711 ORIGINAL
4711 | 1792 | Citrus
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Water
The smell of fresh sea sprays, or wet air after a thunderstorm … if these are the scents that move you, then you’ll love fragrances in the Water family.
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MILLÉSIME IMPÉRIAL
Creed | 1995 | Water
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Green
Nothing beats the smell of freshly mown lawns, and crushed green leaves, right? If you think so too then you’ll love the fragrances in the Green family.
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DEVIN
Aramis | 1977 | Green
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Fruity
Sweet, juicy and edible. Tropical fruits, peaches, pears and orchard fresh summer apples … if these mouth-watering scents excite you, then you’ll love fragrances in the Fruity family.
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ROCKIN' RIO 2012
Escada | 2012 | Fruity
Family
Floral
Can’t walk past a florist shop without slowing down, closing your eyes and taking a deep breath? Roses, jasmine, lily, frangipani ... if these are the scents your dreams are made of, look for fragrances in the Floral family.
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RED DOOR
Elizabeth Arden | 1989 | Floral
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Soft Floral
Soft, powdery … sweet, musky and creamy. If these nostalgic scents transport you back in time, then you’ll love fragrances from the Soft Floral family.
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TABAC ORIGINAL (EdC)
Tabac | 1955 | Soft Floral
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Floral Oriental
Florals like Orange Blossom, made smooth, sweet and subtly spicy with incense and amber … if these are the scents that say “style” to you, then you’ll love fragrances from the Floral Oriental family.
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APRÈS L'ONDÉE
Guerlain | 1906 | Floral Oriental
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