Six Fragrance Types at a Glance

December 30, 2008

The big trend right now in fragrance is gourmand, or food-based aromas, according to perfume expert Mandy Aftel. So what does it all mean anyway? Are you a floral kind of gal or does chypre do it for you? In case you're uncertain, check out six of some of the more popular fragrance category definitions below. Then, impress your friends with your olfactory group knowledge about the "juice" — 'cuz you know, that's how it's referred to in the biz.

Chypre: fresh, mossy, and leatherish	Gourmand: sweet and food-inspired	Florals: romantic, feminine, and smooth
Fougère: fresh, floral, and herbaceous	Orientals: sensual, exotic, and spicy	Citrus: crisp, light, and energizing

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HoneyBrown1976 4 years 17 weeks

I like mostly Oriental, Fougere, and Floral scents. I'm backing off citrus scents as I used them too often.

fleurdelispink 4 years 20 weeks

I kind of don't like Gourmand and Citrus scents. Chypre and Fougere (never heard of that term) are nice.

fleurdelispink 4 years 20 weeks

I kind of don't like Gourmand and Citrus scents. Chypre and Fougere (never heard of that term) are nice.

benedictxvii 4 years 20 weeks

Perfume is what I'm really into, I don't wear makeup or anything like that I like gourmands that aren't candy-ish and I like orientals My favorite perfumes are leathery and rubbery though (like Bvlgari Black)

benedictxvii 4 years 20 weeks

Perfume is what I'm really into, I don't wear makeup or anything like thatI like gourmands that aren't candy-ish and I like orientalsMy favorite perfumes are leathery and rubbery though (like Bvlgari Black)

jennjennnbubba 4 years 20 weeks

Sephora has a scent finder that is awesome too. You can either put in the particular type you like or your favorite scent in general and it will categorize the rest for you. A great way to try something new!

Francoisehardly 4 years 20 weeks

Oriental, gormand and florals are probably my favorite ones and for florals that includes the "old lady" ones. I don't necessarily like some of the "young" scents.

puddlesworth 4 years 20 weeks

Awesome post! <3

puddlesworth 4 years 20 weeks

Awesome post! <3

missangelique999 4 years 20 weeks

My favourites are Oriental and Citrus.

emalove 4 years 20 weeks

I think I like all of these, except for the "herbaceous" or "mossy" smelling ones. Yuck. I love vanilla-scented fragrances best. And florals too, as long as there are other notes mixed in and they're not old lady-ish.

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