Aquatic
Fresh, clean, and often invigorating salty aromas. Typically lightweight and easy to wear for daytime use and in warmer weather.
Major brands with heavy influence of Aquatic – Giorgio Armani: Acqua di Giò; Nautica; Dolce & Gabbana: Light Blue.
Chypre
Warm, dry, and earthy scent. Complex and long-lasting fragrance that evolves beautifully over time on the skin. Starts bright and then deepens to a rich, warm smell by combining citrus, floral, fruity, woody, and mossy.
Major brands with heavy influence of Chypre – Chloé: Nomade; Amouage: Jubilation 25; Creed: Aventus.
Fougère
The greener oakmoss scents often associated with masculine freshness.
Major brands with heavy influence of Fougère – Nishane: B-612; Creed: Green Irish Tweed; Chanel: Platinum Égoïste.
Gourmand
Sweet, warm, and rich, evoking a sense of indulgence and nostalgia. A more modern perfume category due to their warm and long-lasting qualities, making them especially popular for cooler weather and evening wear.
Major brands with heavy influence of Gourmand – Mugler: Angel; YSL: Black Opium; Tom Ford.
Green
Often dry, sharp, clean, fresh, herbal, and leafy; gives a fragrance a bold, verdant opening with incorporating fresh herbs such as basil, mint, rosemary, and thyme.
Major brands with heavy influence of Green – Hermès: Un Jardin; Jo Malone London; Clinique: Happy.