Olfactory families
Explore the richness and diversity of our fragrances by olfactive family. Find the perfect scent for every occasion and mood.
The florals
Fragrances are light and airy, and sometimes more opulent, depending on the flowers used and their combination.
Floral compositions can evoke a garden in full bloom, bringing a feeling of freshness and femininity. Accords can be soft, powdery, or even slightly sweet, sometimes accompanied by green or woody notes to add depth. They range from light and spring-like scents to rich and complex floral bouquets.
Fruity
Fruity fragrances are characterized by gourmet, sweet and refreshing notes, often inspired by fresh, juicy, sun-drenched fruits.
The notes are appreciated for their freshness and lightness, offering a touch of gourmandise and joy in everyday life. Fruity perfumes are often perceived as young and dynamic, bringing a feeling of happiness. They are perfect for people looking for a subtle and easy-to-wear fragrance for everyday use that leaves a light, sweet and sparkling trail.
The woodlands
Woody fragrances bring a feeling of warmth, elegance, and sometimes mystery, with resinous, smoky, or spicy touches. They can be dry or creamy depending on the woods used.
The woody character evokes a walk in the forest or a stop in the desert with fresh and green top notes, before revealing more amber, musky, or leathery accords in the base, offering remarkable depth and longevity. Its sillage is intense with a touch of mystery.
Spices
Spicy fragrances bring a pungent and often slightly sweet dimension, giving the perfume astonishing depth and complexity.
Spicy accords can range from warm and resinous to dry and earthy and are often associated with a certain sensuality or boldness. They can be enriched with woody, oriental, or gourmand notes to create a captivating trail. This type of perfume is ideal for those looking for a fragrance that is both distinctive and memorable.
The Citrus Family
Citrus fragrances are characterized by their sparkling, lively, and zesty notes, typically derived from citrus fruits. The olfactory signature is luminous and often associated with freshness, vitality, and energy.
Citrus perfumes are dominated by top notes of citrus fruits such as lemon, orange, bergamot, grapefruit, or mandarin. These are fresh, sparkling, and slightly tangy notes. These perfumes capture the brilliance of the sun and evoke Mediterranean landscapes. Citrus perfumes are ideal for those seeking a natural, invigorating, and elegant freshness in their scent trail.
Musky notes
Musky fragrances are warm, delicate, and enveloping. They are distinguished by subtle notes that bring depth and softness, while evoking an intimate purity and discreet charm.
Musky notes recall the soft, warm scent of skin, creating a personal fragrance close to the body. They are warm and comforting.
Musky perfumes are perfect for those seeking an elegant and present fragrance, with a soft and timeless sensuality.
Gourmands
Gourmand fragrances are distinguished by sweet and rich notes, often reminiscent of sweet foods or desserts, creating a comforting and appetizing sensation.
Sweet notes awaken the senses by bringing a sensuality that intensely envelops the skin.
Gourmand perfumes are perfect for those looking for sweet and enveloping scents, evoking softness and warmth. They are often associated with moments of pleasure, comfort and sensuality.
Easterners
Fragrances with oriental notes are often described as warm, mysterious, and captivating. They are characterized by rich and opulent accords, often crafted with spices, resins, precious woods, and sweet notes.
Oriental accords are known for their power of seduction and their mystery. They evoke distant lands, often associated with precious materials like frankincense and amber.
Oriental perfumes are perfect for those seeking an intense, seductive, and sophisticated fragrance, ideal for special occasions or to add a touch of mystery and warmth.
Aquatic plants
The fragrances are inspired by aquatic and marine elements, with notes of salt, seaweed, lotus, sea foam... They give an impression of purity and serenity, evoking fresh air, humidity and the coolness of the waves.
Aquatic scents are often fresh at the top then reveal softer and more subtle accords in the heart and base. They are perfect for those looking for a fresh, airy and discreet fragrance.
An olfactive family is a way to classify perfumes according to the notes that dominate, those that most strike our nose from the very first moments. We speak, for example, of floral, woody, or even hesperidic perfumes, with fresh citrus accents. This classification is based on the perfume pyramid with top notes, which are smelled first, heart notes, which give it its identity, and base notes, which are more persistent. Olfactive families serve as guidelines to find what suits us, according to our personality, the occasion, or our mood. They also help to imagine the perfume's evolution on the skin, its longevity, and the sillage it will leave.
There's no need to choose just one olfactory family. Today, many perfumes blend several worlds: floral-woody, oriental-gourmand, and that's precisely what makes them richer and more interesting. Exploring different families allows us to build a collection that lives with us, that adapts to the seasons or our mood of the day. Some perfumes strengthen, others soothe and envelop. Being able to change without constraint, according to our desires, our moments or our evolving tastes, opens the door to new sensations. It's also a beautiful way to discover fragrances that surprise us, move us and truly tell who we are.
Top notes, the first to hit you, are light, fresh, and full of energy, often evaporating between 5 and 15 minutes. Here you'll find sparkling citrus, awakening herbs, or aquatic accords that provide a boost. Next comes the heart of the fragrance, which tells its story for 2 to 4 hours, sometimes longer if the skin absorbs it well. Floral, fruity, or spicy, it becomes intimate. Finally, the base settles in, warm, enveloping, lasting beyond 6 hours. This is the enduring signature that turns heads. A truly unique personal imprint.
A perfume is chosen like love at first sight, based on feeling. In-store or through discovery sets, take the time to listen to what you feel as soon as you spray it. A citrus note can give a boost to radiant personalities, while a warmer or amber fragrance often appeals to intense characters. Some styles evoke romantic softness, others enhance confidence, or tell a story of more structured elegance. You can also explore online guides or ask a perfumer for advice. The main thing is to choose a perfume that creates a genuine emotion and evolves beautifully with you over the hours.
Olfactory families say nothing about the price of a perfume. They serve to describe a sensory universe, an atmosphere, a character, not how much it will cost. A citrus perfume can be more affordable than a rich oriental, but the price depends mainly on the concentration, such as an eau de parfum or an eau de toilette, the creative work, the rarity of the materials, and the savoir-faire behind the formula. A noble ingredient like oud, powerful and precious, quickly increases prices, as do natural materials or those from organic farming, even in a rather soft category. What you really pay for is the emotion, the art of composition, years of expertise, and sometimes also a story and an image.