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Fresh, floral, warm or deep—every fragrance begins with a feeling. Follow the notes that draw you in.
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Why it mattersAgarwood develops its fragrant resin as the tree responds to stress; in perfumery, “oud” can also describe an accord.
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Rose
Petal-rich, dewy or velvety.
Why it mattersRose can read fresh and green in one perfume, then dark and jammy in another.
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Bergamot
Citrus brightness with a gentle bitter edge.
Why it mattersIts sparkling character makes bergamot a familiar opening in many fragrances.
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Vanilla
Creamy sweetness and soft warmth.
Why it mattersVanilla is not always dessert-like; paired with woods or smoke, it can feel quietly dry.
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Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth and softly woody.
Why it mattersSandalwood often rounds sharper notes, giving a composition a softer finish.
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Jasmine
Lush white petals with warm depth.
Why it mattersJasmine can move from airy and luminous to rich and almost indolic.
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Musk
Skin-close, clean or softly powdery.
Why it mattersModern musk notes are generally perfumery materials or accords, not animal-derived musk.
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Patchouli
Earthy leaves, wood and shadow.
Why it mattersPatchouli can anchor both dark oriental styles and surprisingly bright modern scents.
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Saffron
Leathery spice with a golden glow.
Why it mattersA saffron note often brings a warm, slightly leathery impression rather than kitchen spice.
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Citrus
Zest, juice and instant lift.
Why it matters“Citrus” is a family impression: lemon, orange and grapefruit each pull it in a different direction.
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Orange Blossom
Honeyed white petals and sunshine.
Why it mattersOrange blossom and neroli come from the same flower, yet can smell strikingly different.
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Amber
Golden resin and soft sweetness.
Why it mattersAmber in perfume is usually an accord—an imagined warmth built from multiple materials.
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Lemon
Bright zest with a crisp snap.
Why it mattersLemon tends to make the first impression feel lively, especially beside herbs or green notes.
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Grapefruit
Tart sparkle with a bitter peel.
Why it mattersGrapefruit adds a sharper, drier citrus twist than sweet orange.
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Mandarin
Juicy citrus with gentle sweetness.
Why it mattersMandarin often feels softer and rounder than lemon or grapefruit.
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Mint
Cool, green and instantly awake.
Why it mattersMint can make a fragrance feel chilled without needing an aquatic note.
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Marine Accord
Salt air and open-water freshness.
Why it mattersMarine is an accord, not a literal ocean extract; it evokes a sense of sea air.
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Green Notes
Crushed leaves and fresh stems.
Why it mattersGreen notes can suggest cut grass, leaves or sap rather than a single ingredient.
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Apple
Crisp fruit with a juicy bite.
Why it mattersApple can feel bright and green or sweet and syrupy depending on its companions.
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Blackcurrant
Tart berries with a leafy edge.
Why it mattersBlackcurrant notes can carry both fruitiness and a distinctive green bite.
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Lavender
Herbal flowers and calm freshness.
Why it mattersLavender bridges aromatic herbs and soft florals, so it travels easily across styles.
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Tuberose
Creamy white petals with drama.
Why it mattersTuberose is a flower, despite the name sounding like a kind of rose.
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Ylang Ylang
Exotic petals with creamy warmth.
Why it mattersYlang ylang can add a tropical, almost banana-like nuance to floral blends.
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Peony
Airy pink petals and clean softness.
Why it mattersPeony in perfume is often an accord designed to suggest the flower's delicate character.
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Geranium
Rosy petals with green sharpness.
Why it mattersGeranium can echo rose while adding a greener, more aromatic edge.
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Iris
Powdery elegance and a cool finish.
Why it mattersThe iris note is associated with the plant's rhizome rather than its petals.
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Lily of the Valley
Dewy white flowers and green air.
Why it mattersThis delicate floral impression is commonly recreated as an accord in perfumery.
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Violet
Powdery petals with gentle sweetness.
Why it mattersViolet can feel softly floral while its leaf brings a distinctly greener mood.
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Neroli
Bright orange blossom with green sparkle.
Why it mattersNeroli is associated with the blossom of the bitter orange tree.
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Tonka Bean
Sweet hay, almond and vanilla warmth.
Why it mattersTonka can suggest vanilla and almond while keeping a dry, hay-like undertone.
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Caramel
Melted sugar with buttery depth.
Why it mattersA touch of caramel can turn a woody perfume into something deliciously gourmand.
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Cinnamon
Sweet spice with lively heat.
Why it mattersCinnamon can read festive and cosy, but a small amount also brightens fruity notes.
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Cardamom
Cool spice with an aromatic lift.
Why it mattersCardamom feels fresher than many warm spices, which is why it pairs beautifully with citrus.
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Coffee
Dark roast and bittersweet comfort.
Why it mattersCoffee notes can be creamy and sweet or smoky and bitter.
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Coconut
Milky tropical softness.
Why it mattersCoconut can suggest beachy warmth, but with woods it turns creamy and understated.
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Cedarwood
Dry pencil-shaving wood and calm.
Why it mattersCedarwood is often used to give a fragrance structure without heavy sweetness.
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Vetiver
Earthy roots and dry grass.
Why it mattersVetiver comes from a grass, even though its scent can feel deeply woody.
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Leather
Supple hide, smoke and polish.
Why it mattersLeather is typically a constructed accord rather than an extract of leather.
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Incense
Curling smoke and resinous calm.
Why it mattersIncense can suggest burning resin, yet in perfume it may feel airy rather than smoky.
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Tobacco
Sweet leaves and honeyed warmth.
Why it mattersTobacco notes often evoke cured leaves, not cigarette smoke.
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Explore every note
Follow a familiar scent or discover something new. Explore every note in our fragrance library.
Agrestic
Aldehydes
Almond
Amber Accord
Ambergris
Amberwood
Ambrette
Ambroxan
Angelica
Apple
Apple Blossom
Aromatic
Artemisia
Balsam
Balsam Fir
Basil
Bay Leaf
Beeswax
Benzoin
Bergamot
Birch
Bitter Almond
Black Cherry
Black Pepper
Black Tea
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant Leaf
Blood Orange
Blueberry
Brown Sugar
Calamus
Candy Floss
Caramel
Cardamom
Carnation
Carrot Seed
Cashmeran
Cashmere
Cashmere Wood
Cassis
Cedarwood
Cherry
Cherry Blossom
Chestnut
Chocolate
Cinnamon
Cistus
Citrus and Floral
Citrus Notes
Citrus Zest
Clary Sage
Clove
Coconut
Coffee
Cognac
Coriander
Cream
Cucumber
Cumin
Cypress
Dates
Davana
Dry Amber
Dry Woods
Earth
Egyptian Jasmine
Elemi
Eucalyptus
Fennel
Floral and Fruity
Floral Notes
Frangipani
Frankincense
Freesia
Fresh Notes
Fruity and Citrus
Fruity and White Floral
Fruity Notes
Galbanum
Gardenia
Geranium
Ginger
Gourmand
Grapefruit
Green Apple
Green Mandarin
Green Notes
Guaiac Wood
Gurjun Balsam
Hazelnut
Hedione
Heliotrope
Henna
Herbal Notes
Honey
Hyacinth
Immortelle
Incense
Iris
Jasmine
Jasmine Sambac
Juniper
Juniper Berry
Kadam Flower
Kewda
Labdanum
Lavender
Leather
Lemon
Lemonade
Licorice
Lily
Lily of the Valley
Lime
Litsea Cubeba
Lotus Flower
Lychee
Magnolia
Mandarin
Mango
Marigold
Marine Accord
Matcha Tea
Melon
Metallic Accord
Milk
Mint
Mixed Berry Syrup
Moss
Musk
Musk/Amber and Floral
Musk/Amber and Woody
Musk Toffee
Myrrh
Nagarmotha
Nectarine
Neroli
Nutmeg
Nuts
Oakmoss
Oakwood
Orange
Orange Blossom
Orchid
Oregano
Orris
Osmanthus
Oud / Agarwood
Ozonic Accord
Papaya
Papyrus
Passion Fruit
Pastry Cream
Patchouli
Peach
Pear
Pear Blossom
Peony
Petitgrain
Pineapple
Pink Pepper
Pistachio
Plum
Powdery Notes
Praline
Raspberry
Red Apple
Red Berries
Resin
Rhubarb
Rose
Rose Geranium
Rosemary
Rosewood
Rum
Saffron
Sage
Salt
Sandalwood
Smoke
Smoky Oud
Solar Notes
Spicy Citrus
Spicy Notes
Strawberry
Suede
Sugar
Sugary
Tangerine
Tarragon
Tea
Tiare Flower
Timur Pepper
Tobacco
Toffee
Tonka Bean
Transparent Flowers
Tropical Fruits
Tuberose
Turkey Red Rose
Vanilla
Verbena
Vetiver
Violet
Violet Leaf
White Floral Notes
White Flowers
White Moss
White Musk
White Peach
Woody Notes
Ylang Ylang
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A little more about fragrance notes
Notes can help you describe what you love, compare fragrances and find something new. Open a question to learn more.
What are fragrance notes?
Fragrance notes are the scent impressions used to describe a perfume. A note might recall a flower, fruit, spice, wood or resin; it does not always mean that ingredient is physically present in the formula. Use notes as a guide to the overall character, then explore the fragrances that combine them.
What do top, heart and base notes mean?
Top notes are the impressions you notice first. Heart notes become more noticeable as the opening settles. Base notes provide the longer-lasting foundation. These stages often overlap rather than changing at a precise moment, so allow a fragrance time to develop before deciding whether it suits you.
How do I choose a note to explore?
Start with scents you already enjoy in everyday life. Citrus and bergamot can feel bright; rose and jasmine bring different floral moods; oud, patchouli and sandalwood take you toward deeper woods. Open a note above to browse matching fragrances, then compare the full note descriptions on each product page.
Can a perfume belong to more than one note family?
Yes. A fragrance can open with citrus, move into flowers and settle into woods or musk. That mix is often what makes it interesting. When you find a note you like, look at its companions in the fragrance pyramid rather than treating a single note as the whole scent.