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Scent families describe broad similarities between fragrances. These are Scentorian's browsing categories, based on published notes and wearer reports. A fragrance may belong to several families, and the house may classify it differently.

Amber

Warm accords often built around resinous, balsamic or vanilla notes. 28 fragrances.

Aquatic & marine

Accords that recall water, sea air, salt or wet stone. 12 fragrances.

Citrus

Scents of citrus peel and juice, such as bergamot, lemon and grapefruit. 29 fragrances.

Earthy

Scents of soil, moss, patchouli and mushrooms. 31 fragrances.

Floral

Flower notes, from a single rose or jasmine to a mixed bouquet. 43 fragrances.

Fresh & clean

Airy, watery or soapy scents associated with a clean character. 34 fragrances.

Fruity

Fruit notes such as apple, peach and berries. Citrus has its own category. 27 fragrances.

Gourmand

Scents that recall foods or drinks, such as chocolate, coffee, almond and pastry. 23 fragrances.

Green

Scents of leaves, crushed stems and cut grass, often with a bitter edge. 39 fragrances.

Leather

Accords that recall leather, ranging from soft suede to smoky or animalic notes. 7 fragrances.

Musk

Musky notes with soft, powdery, clean or animalic facets, depending on the composition. 30 fragrances.

Powdery

A powder-like character, often associated with iris, violet or musk notes. 22 fragrances.

Resinous & balsamic

Resin and balsam notes such as frankincense, labdanum and benzoin. 14 fragrances.

Smoky

Scents that recall smoke, burnt wood or tar. 16 fragrances.

Spicy

Spice notes such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove and pepper. 45 fragrances.

Sweet

Sweet notes such as vanilla, tonka and caramel, with or without a distinct food association. 42 fragrances.

Woody

Wood notes such as cedar, sandalwood and oud, as well as woody facets of vetiver. 70 fragrances.