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The vocabulary of perfume

Fragrance notes, from A to Z

A note is a material — natural or synthetic — that you can recognise in a perfume. Pick one to learn how it smells, where it comes from and which perfumes do it justice.

Citrus

Bergamot135Mandarin52Lemon49Grapefruit29Neroli26Orange14Lime6Blood Orange6Citrus6Petitgrain5Bitter Orange4Green Mandarin4

Florals

Jasmine117Rose101Orange Blossom49Iris40Geranium30Violet22Tuberose21Ylang-Ylang19Peony19Lily of the Valley13Gardenia11Heliotrope9Carnation8Lily8Freesia7Magnolia6Osmanthus6Orchid6Lotus5Narcissus4Lilac4White Flowers4

Fruits

Pear24Black Currant20Peach19Plum12Apple12Raspberry12Pineapple7Melon5Strawberry5

Green notes

Oakmoss22Violet Leaf10Galbanum9Green Notes6

Aromatics

Lavender49Sage14Rosemary13Basil11Mint9Thyme7Juniper7Clary Sage7

Spices

Pink Pepper43Cinnamon31Cardamom25Saffron23Pepper20Ginger14Nutmeg12Coriander10Cumin6Star Anise4

Woods

Sandalwood109Patchouli92Cedar87Vetiver67Oud21Guaiac Wood18Tobacco13Cashmeran13Amberwood7Papyrus6Cypress6Rosewood4

Resins & balsams

Amber91Incense25Benzoin20Labdanum12Myrrh6Opoponax4

Gourmands

Vanilla115Tonka Bean54Honey12Almond12Coconut9Coffee9Caramel7Praline6Rum4

Musks

Musk153Ambrette7

Animalic notes

Leather31Ambergris12Suede5

Molecules

Ambroxan23Aldehydes11
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Notes

MuskBergamotJasmineVanillaSandalwoodRosePatchouliAmberCedarVetiver All notes

Families

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