Fragrance Notes Glossary
A list of many, but certainly not all fragrance notes that are commonly used! Here, you can identify notes that you love, or discover a new one!
Aldehydes
Smells Soapy
Synthetics
Amber
Smells Resinous
Animalic
Smells Musky
Ambergris
Castoreum
Civet
Leather
Aquatic
Smells Marine, Ozonic
Citrus
Smells Fresh, Zesty
Bergamot
Blood orange
Clementine
Grapefruit
Lemon
Lemon zest
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin
Orange
Tangerine
Yuzu
Floral
Smells Powdery, Fresh Cut Flowers
Carnation
Chamomile
Cherry blossom
Daisy
Freesia
Gardenia
Geranium
Hyacinth
Iris
Jasmine
Lavender
Lilac
Magnolia
Narcissus
Orange blossom
Orchid
Rose
Sunflower
Tuberose
Violet
Ylang-ylang
Fruit
Smells Ripe, Fresh, Edible
Acai berry
Almond
Apple
Banana
Blackcurrant
Blackberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Coconut
Fig
Grape
Guava
Hazelnut
Kiwi
Lychee
Mango
Melon
Nectarine
Passionfruit
Pear
Pineapple
Pistachio
Plum
Pomegranate
Raspberry
Shea butter
Strawberry
Watermelon
Green
Smells Aromatic, Fresh Cut Grass
Algae
Aloe
Basil
Cactus
Cannabis
Cilantro
Clary sage
Eucalyptus
Grass
Mint
Rosemary
Sage
Tea
Thyme
Spices
Smells Strong, Warm
Allspice
Anise
Cardamom
Cinnamon
Clove
Coffee
Coriander
Cumin
Ginger
Nutmeg
Pepper
Pimento
Sichuan
Star anise
Sweet/Gourmand
Smells Sweet, Edible
Brown sugar
Bubblegum
Butterscotch
Caramel
Chocolate
Cotton candy
Cream
Honey
Marzipan
Popcorn
Tonka bean
Vanilla
Woods
Smells Warm, Dry
Agarwood (oud)
Birch
Cedar
Cypress
Fir
Guaiac
Oak
Oakmoss
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Vetiver
Amber
Animalic
Aquatic
Citrus
Floral
Fruit
Green
Spices
Sweet/Gourmand
Woods