The 7 Olfactory Families

Don't know which fragrance is right for you? Start here. Understanding your olfactory family means you'll never waste money again on a perfume that doesn't suit you.
FAMILY 01

Hesperides

Sparkling freshness
Bergamot, lemon, orange, grapefruit, tangerine—citrus notes are sparkling and invigorating. These are highly volatile top notes that give an unforgettable lift to every composition. Ideal for everyday wear, at work, or on summer days.
For whom?
☀️ Summer · 💼 Work · 🌊 Coolness
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FAMILY 02

Les Fleuris

The heart of perfumery

Rose, jasmine, tuberose, tiare: floral fragrances still account for half of the women's market. From the pure soliflore (a single dominant flower) to the generous bouquet (several mixed flowers), the variations are endless. Sweet/sunny or fresh notes depending on the composition.

For whom?
💐 Romance · 🌹 Elegance · 👗 Assertive femininity

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FAMILY 03

The Woodlands

The backbone of perfumery

Cedarwood, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood: woody notes give structure and depth to any composition. Long considered masculine, they are now worn as unisex. The woody oud sub-family (with oud wood, the most expensive resin in the world) is the most sought-after in niche perfumery.

Dry Amber Smoked Resin-coated Oudé

For whom?

🌑 Strong sillage · 🤝 Unisex · ❄️ Autumn/Winter

Olfactory bridge

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FAMILY 04

Ferns

The classic masculine reinvented
A historic accord born in 1882 with Houbigant's 'Fougère Royale'. Lavender, geranium, oakmoss, vetiver, a freshness that is both green and slightly powdery. This evolving family has transcended trends to remain a pillar of modern men's perfumery.
Lavender Powdery Clean Elegant Classic
For whom?
💼 Everyday · 🧼 Fresh clean · 🧔 Masculine/Unisex

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FAMILY 05

The Chypres

The purest character

Born in 1917 with François Coty's "Chypre," this family combines bergamot, rose, jasmine, oakmoss, and patchouli. A fragrance of character par excellence, it is fresh at the top and deep at the base. Two sub-families: floral chypres (rose, jasmine) and fruity chypres (more modern, gourmet notes).
Flowery Fruity Musky Character
For whom?
🎭 Strong personality
🌺 Sophisticated
🍑 Sweet notes
FAMILY 06

The Easterners

Sensuality in its purest form
Vanilla, patchouli, spices, resins – oriental fragrances unfurl warm, round, and voluptuous notes. The second largest feminine fragrance family after florals. The most persistent, noticed, and commented-on sillage. Ideal for evenings and the colder seasons.
Vanilla Spicy Resinous Foodie Amber
For whom?
🌙 Evenings · ❄️ Autumn/Winter · 💋 Seduction

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FAMILY 07

Aromatic Herbs

The freshness of gardens
Lavender, rosemary, thyme, basil, mint: these aromatic plants evoke our gardens and bathing rituals. Fresh and invigorating, these notes have a classic and natural connotation. Lavender remains the most emblematic ingredient in this family, used in many modern colognes and sport versions.
Lavender Mentholated Camphored Tonic Natural
For whom?
🏃 Sport · 🌿 Natural · 🧴 Daily men's

What is your fragrance family?

Now that you know the 7 families, it's time to test them out. Order a decant from your favorite family — starting at €6, delivered in Belgium and France. No risk, no waste.
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