In the world of perfume, as in any other major industry has its own classification of aromas. More precisely, each firm – his own. Therefore, this article has not been without compilation of several recognized world perfume systematics (such as German, Haarmann & Reimer, Dragology 2000, La Parfumerie, etc.). Despite this, we tried to avoid controversy.
One need only recall that, although the families of aromas, there is division into male and female, and those elements and others can be used in perfumery, regardless of its "sexual" identity. And now – a family … The family number 1: chypre (male and female)
Scents in this family – this sage, lavender, oak moss, patchouli and resins. The name "chypre" went from the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea, and its first use of Francois Coty, releasing a perfume with the same name. These scents are perfect for nature lovers.
Examples: Women's Halston, Knowing by Estee Lauder, Miss Dior by Christian Dior; Men DK Unleaded by Donna Karan. Family number 2: Citrus (male and female)
These flavors include lemon, mandarin, grapefruit, and bergamot. (more…)