Perfume Accords
Accords are the main scent characters of a perfume, such as woody, floral or citrus. The community votes on the accords of every perfume, and each accord page ranks perfumes by those votes.
Animal perfumesMusky, sensual notes inspired by animalic materials such as civet, castoreum and musk.
Aquatic perfumesMarine and watery notes: sea spray, salt, ozone and rain.
Chypre perfumesThe classic structure of bergamot over oakmoss, labdanum and patchouli.
Citrus perfumesBright, zesty notes such as bergamot, lemon, orange and grapefruit that open a fragrance with freshness and lift.
Creamy perfumesSmooth, milky notes such as sandalwood, coconut and lactonic accords.
Earthy perfumesSoil, roots and moss: vetiver, patchouli and the smell of rain on earth.
Floral perfumesRose, jasmine, iris, tuberose and other flowers, the heart of classic perfumery.
Fougère perfumesLavender, coumarin and oakmoss: the traditional barbershop accord.
Fresh perfumesClean, airy and crisp: the feel of cool air, clean laundry and morning breeze.
Fruity perfumesJuicy notes of apple, pear, berries, pineapple and other fruits, from tart to sweet.
Gourmand perfumesEdible notes like vanilla, caramel, chocolate, coffee and praline.
Green perfumesCrushed leaves, cut grass, galbanum and stems for a sharp, natural freshness.
Leathery perfumesSuede, birch tar and saffron notes that evoke leather goods.
Oriental perfumesWarm, rich blends of amber, resins, spices and vanilla, often called amber fragrances today.
Powdery perfumesSoft, cosmetic notes of iris, violet, heliotrope and musk, like face powder.
Resinous perfumesBalsams and resins such as labdanum, benzoin, myrrh and frankincense.
Smoky perfumesBirch tar, incense, guaiac wood and smouldering embers for a dark, atmospheric trail.
Spicy perfumesPepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and other spices that add warmth or sparkle.
Sweet perfumesSugary, rounded notes that soften a composition and make it more comforting.
Synthetic perfumesModern aroma molecules that create abstract, contemporary effects.
Woody perfumesDry, warm notes of cedar, sandalwood, vetiver and other woods that give a fragrance its backbone.