Which fragrances are Oriental?

In the fragrance world, “Oriental” is an official category of perfume that is distinguished by its warm, sensual notes (think vanilla, musk, spices and amber). Some classic Oriental perfumes include Yves Saint Laurent Opium, Thierry Mugler Angel, Tom Ford Black Orchid and Chanel Coco Noir.

What do oriental fragrances smell like?

Oriental fragrances usually use more exotic and unusual notes, including vanilla, cinnamon, orris, jasmine, orchid and orange blossom. For this reason, they often smell beautifully indulgent and luxurious. A wonderful example of a floral-oriental perfume is Donna by Valentino.

What perfumes are Oriental Woody?

Oriental Woody Perfumes

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What is the oriental scent family?

The oriental family of fragrances is composed of a classic oriental accord which is generally composed of tonka bean, vanilla, vanillin, coumarin, labdanum, and patchouli. Resins such as benzoin, frankincense or opopanax are also found in this scent.

What is a chypre perfume?

Chypre fragrances are warm and dry and almost all built round a woody, mossy accord of bergamot, oakmoss, patchouli and labdanum (from the cistus, or ‘rock rose’, plant). Elements of flowers, fruits or woodiness are sometimes played up in chypre fragrances – so this family has a few ‘relations’, within it.

What does bergamot smell like?

Known as the “prince of citrus,” bergamot is a sunny and pleasant citrus scent featured in many perfumes as well as luxury candles. It’s aroma is refreshing and rounded; sweet, but complex and deep at the same time; similar to lime, but with floral, herbal, and resinous undertones.

What scent family is patchouli?

Although the patchouli scent carries a strong woody fragrance, its oils actually come from a leafy-green herb that is part of the mint family. The quality of its oil can vary hugely based on when the leaf was picked and also how close leaves are from the top of the plant.

What does oriental woody smell like?

Woody Oriental scents will have a traditionally rich orientally essence enriched by a distinctively warm and opulent woody notes such as amber and sandalwood, or dry woody base notes like cedar.

Is vanilla an oriental fragrance?

Gourmand fragrances – such as rich notes of vanilla, coffee, cinnamon and chocolate – can also fall under the category of oriental fragrances.

Is frankincense a oriental scent?

Frankincense belongs in the oriental fragrance family. The smell of frankincense sometimes comes to mind when you think about the heady aroma of burning incense — woody, earthy, deep, and spiritual.