{"id":7153,"date":"2016-09-27T08:17:37","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T12:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=7153"},"modified":"2026-07-08T12:39:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:39:37","slug":"perfume-categories-fragrance-classification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/perfume-categories-fragrance-classification\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Your Perfume Categories: Fragrance Classification, Cologne Scents &amp; Types of Cologne, Perfumes, Scent, Fragrance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Article\",\n  \"headline\": \"Know Your Perfume Categories: Fragrance Classification, Cologne Scents & Types of Cologne, Perfumes, Scent, Fragrance\",\n  \"description\": \"A guide to the most popular fragrance categories \u2014 woody, citrus, floral, fruity, spicy\/oriental, aquatic, and gourmand \u2014 with tips on when and how to wear each family and suggestions for exploring scents through Scentbird's subscription service.\",\n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Person\",\n    \"name\": \"Marina Ljubisavljevic\"\n  },\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Scentbird\"\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2016-09-27\",\n  \"dateModified\": \"2026-07-08\",\n  \"image\": [\n    \"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/scentbird-fragrance-categories.jpg\",\n    \"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/woody-fragrance-category.jpg\",\n    \"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/citrus-perfumes-category.jpg\",\n    \"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/citrus-perfumes-category.jpg\",\n    \"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Blog.png\"\n  ],\n  \"wordCount\": 1900,\n  \"articleSection\": \"Perfume 101\",\n  \"keywords\": \"perfume categories, fragrance classification, woody perfumes, citrus perfumes, floral perfumes, fruity perfumes, spicy oriental perfumes, aquatic perfumes, gourmand perfumes, Scentbird subscription, how to choose perfume\",\n  \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/know-your-perfume-categories-fragrance-classification-cologne-scents-types-of-cologne-perfumes-scent-fragrance\/\"\n}\n<\/script>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How do fragrance categories like woody, citrus, floral, and gourmand differ in scent profile and use\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Woody reads warm, earthy, and often professional, ideal for work or cooler weather. 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You can try both styles through your Scentbird subscription to see which fits your vibe.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How can a fragrance subscription help me explore and sample different perfume categories before committing to full bottles\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Scentbird sends you a 30-day supply, so you can wear-test across seasons, settings, and skin chemistry. You get guided discovery and can queue new families each month, making it a low-risk path to your next signature scent.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding what perfume categories different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/subscription\/perfumes\">perfume categories<\/a> fall under will help you get a &#8220;taste&#8221; of your scented preferences. With this in mind, we created a guide on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/year-in-review-the-most-popular-fragrances-of-2020\/\">most popular fragrance<\/a> categories and how exactly fragrance classification works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every perfume-conscious woman on this planet knows that fragrances are like shoes. There are days when you scowl on the very mention of heels, yet sometimes you just cannot imagine not being a few inches taller, looking at the world from an elevated state of mind. The perfume categories are just the same. There are days when you want to showcase your femininity, yet there are also days when you want to be a fashionable daredevil, flaunting a juicy perfume in the snow blizzard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The quest for your perfume categories, types of scents or fragrance types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experimenting with perfumes is always a good thing, because perfumes were meant for play. But just as you can spend many years wearing the wrong bra, you can go terribly wrong with perfume and thus never experience a full set of advantages that come from wearing your signature fragrance. The perfume trail behind you is speaking loudly, but it is yelling all the wrong words?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to be sure that your perfume is the perfect match to your personality, then you wouldn\u2019t mind taking a <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/onboarding?utm_source=scentbird_blog\"><em><strong>very fun quiz<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span>. And do not worry, there are no wrong answers. If you are honest, then the perfume experts will get your fragrance diagnosis right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfume Scents Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you know which fragrant category you belong to, come back here and read up on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7293\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/perfume-categories-fragrance-classification\/woody-fragrance-category\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/woody-fragrance-category.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"880,587\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"woody fragrance category\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/woody-fragrance-category.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7293\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/woody-fragrance-category.jpg\" alt=\"woody fragrance category\" width=\"880\" height=\"587\" title=\"woody fragrance category\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/woody-fragrance-category.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/woody-fragrance-category.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/woody-fragrance-category.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/woody-fragrance-category.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/woody-fragrance-category.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/woody-fragrance-category.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Woody Perfume Category<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/fall-2020-woody-scents-edit-into-the-woods\/\">woody perfume<\/a><\/strong> compositions that dominate the perfume are warm, dry and distinctively sharp. These fragrances are based on scented notes of tree\u2019s resin tears, moss, bark and fresh green pine cones, conjuring images of winding paths in forest after a heavy autumn rain. Unrightfully claimed to be predominantly masculine scents, sandalwood and vetiver are merely synonyms for strong-minded women with a no-nonsense attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/best-woody-fall-fragrances\/\">Woody perfumes<\/a><\/strong> are great when you feel rebellious and do not want to play by the rules imposed by others. These perfumes are perfect for the Bond, Jane Bond in you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/best-woody-fall-fragrances\/\">woody fragrances<\/a> with gender bending appeal<\/strong><b>&nbsp;on Scentbird<\/b>&nbsp;is <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>White Woods by Clean<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. The base notes of sandalwood, praline, musk, amber and woody notes mix perfectly with the chemistry of the wearer, creating together a blend of unbearable lightness of style and sophistication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>Find more woody fragrances on Scentbird by clicking here.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\" id=\"citrus-perfume-types-category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/?utm_source=scentbird_blog\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" data-attachment-id=\"7294\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/perfume-categories-fragrance-classification\/citrus-perfumes-category\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/citrus-perfumes-category.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"900,540\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"citrus perfumes category\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/citrus-perfumes-category.jpg\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/citrus-perfumes-category.jpg\" alt=\"citrus perfume types category\" class=\"wp-image-7294\" title=\"citrus perfume types category\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/citrus-perfumes-category.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/citrus-perfumes-category.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/citrus-perfumes-category.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/citrus-perfumes-category.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Citrus Perfume Category<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The perfumes that are heavily infused with energetic and vibrant notes of citrus fruits evoke the tangy spirit of summer lemonade stands or the popular lemon tarts. The domination of lemon, grapefruit, orange, mandarin or bergamot warrants a sensation of liveliness, like riding a bike without clinging your hands on the handlebars during the summer sunset. Sometimes the citrusy over-indulgence can take a bitter turn, especially if the citrus notes take all the credit for perfume\u2019s radiating energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best type of fragrances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This kind of perfume will wake you up the morning after a night of hard partying. <strong>Citrusy perfumes<\/strong> are the perfect antidote to gray weather. You can wear them when you are going to gossip-infused gatherings or simply when you want to feel carefree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/citrusy-perfumes-fragrances-fall-autumn\/\">citrusy perfume<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;on Scentbird is <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>Soleil de Capri by Montale<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. This is the Montale&#8217;s idea of revolutionizing the industry by mixing the bitterly scent of grapefruit with mellow notes of &nbsp;white flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>If you\u2019re looking for an exclusive citrusy perfume on Scentbird, just click here.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Floral Perfume Category and fragrances types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Floral perfumes<\/strong> are the most versatile of all. The floral notes are charming, charismatic, sophisticated, mild, romantic, subtle, and mellow, all at the same time. Perfume designers tend to combine a few flowers in one fragrance so as to capture the essence of the fragile yet omnipotent feminine appeal. <strong>Floral perfumes<\/strong> showcase the mellowness and sweetness of the lily-of-the-valley, the stylish prominent resilience of the Bulgarian rose, the sophistication of the blossoming iris or out-of-this-world beauty of orchids. Floral perfumes smell like the most romantic innocent kiss, like hope, like the first crush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The florals are perfect when you find yourself in the &#8216;meet the parents\u2019 situation, when you want to wake up your dormant femininity or when you are feeling romantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the more popular <strong>floral perfumes<\/strong>&nbsp;on Scentbird is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/perfume\/nest-fragrances-midnight-fleur-338?utm_source=scentbird_blog\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>Midnight Fleur by Nest Fragrances<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a>. Blooming jasmine and vanilla orchid dominate its composition, making the scent extremely and exquisitely romantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>If you\u2019re looking for a romantic, exquisite floral perfume on Scentbird, please click here.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fruity Perfume Category<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fruity notes are vibrant, light and inviting. Imagine the smell of fruit on a fruit stand, the tingly sensation of fruit pieces that slide down your throat on a heated summer day or the juiciness of your favorite cocktail. The fruit notes are show stealers. They are loud, pretentious but never overwhelming. These scents are like a downpour of happiness on your skin. The flamboyant coconut, the vibrant cherries, exotic mango, the hypnotic kiwi, blackberries, gooseberries, nectarines, peaches &#8211; all inhabit fruit-based perfumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are your ideal scents when you want to be merry: wear them to a party or when you are consumed by wanderlust. Or by adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/go-bananas-for-these-fruity-perfumes\/\">fruity perfumes<\/a> on Scentbird<\/strong> is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/perfume\/dkny-be-delicious-1?utm_source=scentbird_blog\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>Be Delicious by DKNY<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a>. It is fresh and tantalizing, sticky sweet and utterly sensational, like the juicy waterfall that runs after the first bite of watermelon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>The selection of only the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/the-best-fruity-perfumes-for-fall\/\">best fruity perfumes<\/a> on Scentbird is here<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spicy Types of Colognes \/ Oriental Perfume Category<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spicy notes of perfumes are fiery, bold, strong and perplexingly bitter-sweet at their core. You can sense them in the spice isles of your mother\u2019s kitchen. Oriental spices have vivid colors and very sharp distinct scents. Each spice hides a story of its own. When combined together, these tongue tingling creatures tell the best balmy effluvious story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To imagine their essence, take a whiff of <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent<\/strong><\/em><\/span> and imagine the spice-filled wooden ships being hijacked by pirates on the sea of jade movie playing right before your eyes. Wear these perfume categories on a hot date, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/diffuser\/apotheke-charcoal-reed-diffuser-2557\">combined with red<\/a> curvaceous dress and vertigo- inducing heels. A seductress is born!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>More spicy\/oriental perfumes on Scentbird can be found here.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aquatic Perfumes Category and cool types of fragrances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aquatic notes are very ethereal, light and crispy fresh. They are reminiscent of a fresh ocean breeze or the morning mountain dew that veils the forest. You can discern them in the freshness of air dried linens, the smell of upcoming snow or the scent of ozone radiating from the much-awaited summer storm. You can sense them in the ineffable beauty of the salted residues that linger on your beach sandals, the perfect reminder of the sea romance, the carefree spirit of ice that melts in your drink or under the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should go with an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/beach-perfumes\/\">aquatic perfume<\/a><\/strong> when you are making a stylish entrance on a baby shower or when you are hunting for a job. These perfumes make<em><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"> perfect office appropriate fragrance <\/span><\/strong><\/em>choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, the most popular <strong>aquatic perfume<\/strong> is <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>Armani\u2019s Aqua di Gioia<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. This is a perfume that depicts the love story of the ocean that wants to be forever united with the sparkling pieces of sand that are washed upon the shore. Yet, every time they are together, the forces separate them. The ocean feels like these pieces of sand are the ones that got away. This perfume tells this story over and over again, just like the ocean waves strike upon the shore, over and over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/#\/aquatic-perfumes?_k=cnugxr\/?utm_source=scentbird_blog\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>More of the Scentbird&#8217;s aquatic selection of perfumes can be found here.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gourmand Perfume Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mouth-watering gourmand category of scents can be easily captured in the warm, sensual airborne fragrant notes of your favorite vanilla and chocolate cake, the smell of souffl\u00e9 and scorched sugar or the comforting nutmeg latte. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/subtly-sweet-scents-for-fall\/\">sweet scents<\/a> give every perfume a distinct depth and unquestionable powdery complexity. When you think of these notes, just close your eyes and remember the smells of the candy store round the corner. Gourmand notes are the smell of your childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sweet <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/the-best-gourmand-fragrances-for-fall\/\n\">gourmand perfumes<\/a><\/strong> are ideal for the women who are able to find a reason for happiness even amidst the gray clouds. The warmth of vanilla, chocolate and sugar is almost as comforting as the sweet motherly embrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king of sweet <strong>gourmand perfumes on Scentbird<\/strong> is <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>La Vie Est Belle by Lancome<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. La Vie Est Belle&nbsp;is a perfume with a devilish indication of a belief in serendipity. This is a scent for your happy ever after and is a perfect fit for a woman who never judges dessert by the amount of calories, but rather by the number of pleasurable seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indulge your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/subtly-sweet-scents-for-fall\/\">sweet perfume<\/a> tooth by choosing one of Scentbird&#8217;s finest gourmand perfumes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/#\/sweet-perfumes?_k=3igfea\/?utm_source=scentbird_blog\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong>The link is here.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great Selection of Top Fragrances and Types of Perfume from all Perfume Categories only on Scentbird<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Scentbird, you can spray away the guess work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In case you are not acquainted with Scentbird, it is a luxury fragrance subscription service that sends you a 30-day 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