Discover everything you need to know about olfactory families
The classification of perfumes begins at the end of the XX, when perfumers felt the need to establish families in order to group perfumes with similar structure and characteristics.
Although today there is no universally accepted classification since each person appreciates fragrances differently., we can be guided by a classification with seven olfactory families: citrus, Floral, Fern, Cyprus, Amaderada, Oriental y Gourmand.
- Citirca:
It is characterized by being composed of notes from citrus fruit peels such as bergamot, the lemon, the Orange, tangerine or grapefruit. They are usually soft and fresh fragrances with an acid touch, unisex, intergenerational and perfect for any season of the year, like eau de cologne Fresh Drops Spanish Institute
- Floral:
The most popular and extensive of all families. Includes all perfumes whose main theme is the olfactory representation of a single flower or a set of varied flowers. The most common notes in this type of perfume are jasmine, rosa, nard, magnolia, etc. In this family we can find perfumes like: Aire de Sevilla Fresh Orange Blossom Water, of roses and of gardenias.
- Fern:
Fougère comes from French and means fern., refers to the fantasy of reproducing the smell of a peaceful walk in the woods. They are often described as masculine and green, reminiscent of the smell of freshly cut grass. Here we can find our classic fragrance Gotas de Oro, its mixture evokes elegance and distinction, refreshing that does not go unnoticed.
- Cyprus
Composed of sophisticated fragrances that are characterized by the contrast between fresh floral notes and fruity notes, amaderado, etc. In this family fits perfectly Air of Seville Woman, a timeless and daring cologne for women of free and daring character.
- Amaderada
It includes those perfumes in which its defining note is wood: estate, barks, resins, sheets, moss, pineapples and bushes. Wood notes are very versatile and allow many possibilities. They are usually characterized by being accompanied by citrus and verbal notes with lavender, as is the case with our fragrance. Poseidon King.
- Oriental
These perfumes are warm, sensual, sweet, intense and powdery. They are usually perfumes of great fixation and duration on the skin, since they contain very pronounced background notes. They are perfect for the colder seasons of the year. Here we find our fragrance of Aire de Sevilla Solo Tu
- Gourmand
Characterized by warm and sweet aromas, like vanilla, caramel, chocolate, etc. They are usually widely used in the coldest seasons of the year. If you like this type of smell, a fragrance Air of Seville Chicca Bonita You'll love it
