Olfactive Guide

An introduction to fragrance families and scent composition

My love of scent began with florals and inspired by my Dido (grandfather), but over time, l have come to understand that every fragrance finds its own way into the heart.

This guide is an invitation to explore scent through feeling, memory, and composition, a quiet map to help you discover what resonates.

 

Fresh

(Citrus • Green • Water • Aromatic)

Bright, clean, and quietly invigorating, capturing the feeling of open air. From sparkling citrus to dewy greens, ocean mist, and herbal clarity.

Effortless. Uplifting. Light on the senses.

 

Floral

A celebration of petals and blooms, from rose and jasmine to lily and peony. Soft and luminous, or layered into full, romantic compositions.

 

Gourmand

Irresistibly comforting, Gourmand fragrances feature dessert-like notes such as vanilla, caramel, chocolate, and coffee.

They feel warm and indulgent — like sweetness melting into memory.

 

Amber (Oriental)

Warm, rich, and sensual, with notes of vanilla, resins, and spice. Amber fragrances are known for their depth and glow, a scent l return to, again and again.

 

Woods

Grounded notes such as cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, and vetiver.

Woody fragrances feel earthy, refined, and quietly powerful, loved across masculine and unisex profiles.

 

Leather

Smoky, dry, and deeply evocative, Leather fragrances recall worn hides, tobacco, wood tars, and quiet firelight.

They feel bold yet intimate — the scent of strength, craft, and atmosphere.

 

Chypre

Elegant and structured, Chypre fragrances balance bright citrus with mossy depth and earthy patchouli — often softened with florals or fruit.

They feel refined, intriguing, and beautifully complex, like a signature you don’t forget.

 

Fougère

A timeless fragrance family built on lavender, soft tonka warmth, and oakmoss depth — crisp, aromatic, and unmistakably classic.

Fougère scents feel polished and confident, with a fresh masculinity that wears beautifully on anyone.

Find the scent that feels like you.

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