The scent families
Every perfume belongs to one or more families — its dominant tone. The size of each tile follows the number of perfumes in the catalogue that carry it.
Each family in detail
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Woody 1,374 perfumes
Deep and warm, woody perfumes revolve around cedar, sandalwood, vetiver or oud. An enveloping, noble presence, the backbone of modern masculine perfumery.
Emblematic: Bleu de Chanel · Oud Wood · Sycomore
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Floral 997 perfumes
The largest family: from the single flower to the grand bouquet. Rose, jasmine, orange blossom, iris or tuberose make elegant, romantic and timeless fragrances.
Emblematic: J'adore · Carnal Flower · Miss Dior
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Amber 785 perfumes
Warm and opulent (once called “orientals”), amber perfumes bring together amber, benzoin, resins and spices. A sensual, enveloping trail, perfect for winter and evenings.
Emblematic: Ambre Sultan · Grand Soir · Shalimar
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Citrus 702 perfumes
Fresh, sparkling and luminous, citrus (or hesperidic) perfumes rely on bergamot, lemon, orange or grapefruit. A sunny energy, ideal for everyday wear and fine weather.
Emblematic: Acqua di Giò · Light Blue · Orange Sanguine
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Musky 691 perfumes
Clean and enveloping, musky perfumes evoke a second skin, soft and intimate. Discreet and universal, they are worn close to oneself.
Emblematic: For Her · Danger Nocturne · Sun Dream
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Gourmand 669 perfumes
The youngest of the families: vanilla, caramel, praline, coffee or cocoa. Sweet, comforting and addictive perfumes, like a dessert worn on the skin.
Emblematic: Angel · Candy · Danger Absolu
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Warm spicy 539 perfumes
Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove: warm spices heat the composition with an enveloping sensuality, typical of winter perfumes.
Emblematic: Tobacco Vanille · Tabac doré · Spicebomb Extreme
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Fruity 387 perfumes
Gourmand and luminous, fruity perfumes play pear, red berries, peach or blackcurrant. A bite of sun-soaked fruit, often summery and tangy.
Emblematic: Cherry Moon · Comme Personne · Juliette
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Aromatic 325 perfumes
Built around lavender, herbs and a woody base, the aromatic family (fougères included) makes fresh, clean and natural perfumes, often masculine.
Emblematic: Sauvage · Escanor · Le Mâle
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Leather 187 perfumes
Refined and smoky, the leather family evokes tanning, suede, sometimes birch. Elegant and full of character, it appeals to lovers of assertive trails.
Emblematic: Tuscan Leather · Ombré Leather · Cuir Solaire
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Vanilla 128 perfumes
Warm, sweet and addictive, vanilla warms countless perfumes, from gourmand to oriental. One of the most loved notes in perfumery.
Emblematic: Double Vanille Extrême · Vanille suprême · White Beast
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Powdery 77 perfumes
Soft and cottony, the powdery accord (iris, musk, heliotrope) wraps the perfume in an elegant, retro veil of great sophistication.
Emblematic: White Powder · Dior Homme Intense · Dior Homme
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Green 60 perfumes
Cut grass, crushed leaves, sap: green accords breathe nature and plant freshness, lively and tonic.
Emblematic: Philosykos · Un Jardin sur le Nil · N°19
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Marine 52 perfumes
Sea spray, briny air, aquatic freshness: marine accords evoke the seaside, luminous and summery, often paired with citrus.
Emblematic: Ego Stratis · Voyage · Acqua di Giò Profumo
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Sweet 34 perfumes
Sweet notes, candy floss, caramel: the sweet accord makes a perfume gourmand and enticing, young and enveloping.
Emblematic: Extrême Overdose · Sacred · Candy
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Smoky 23 perfumes
Incense, burnt wood, tar: smoky accords bring depth and mystery, for intense and memorable compositions.
Emblematic: Black Afgano · By the Fireplace · Club de Nuit Intense Man
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Tobacco 23 perfumes
Tobacco leaf, honey and dried fruit: the tobacco accord evokes a hushed club, warm, virile and comforting.
Emblematic: Red Tobacco · Naxos · Tobacco Vanille
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Fresh spicy 18 perfumes
Pepper, cardamom, ginger: fresh spices lift the perfume with a lively, tonic bite, without the heat of sweet spices.
Emblematic: La Nuit de l'Homme · Déclaration · Sauvage
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Patchouli 18 perfumes
Earthy, woody and slightly camphoraceous, patchouli is a deep, magnetic signature, a pillar of chypres and modern gourmands.
Emblematic: Angel · Coromandel · Coco Mademoiselle
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Coffee 15 perfumes
Intense and roasted, the coffee accord brings a dark, energising gourmandise, often paired with vanilla.
Emblematic: Intense Café · Khamrah Qahwa · Black Opium
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Aldehydic 14 perfumes
Sparkling and soapy, aldehydes give an abstract, elegant brilliance, the signature of the great classic florals such as N°5.
Emblematic: N°5 · Rive Gauche · N°5 L'Eau
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Salty 8 perfumes
Salt, sun-warmed skin, minerality: the salty accord brings a sunny, modern sensuality, between beach and bare skin.
Emblematic: Wood Sage & Sea Salt · Olympéa · Millésime Impérial
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