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Within these four categories are several subcategories. Please review the descriptions below to become acquainted with the scent categories and the way we describe perfumes here at The Posh Peasant.

Fresh scents are zesty, clean, and effervescent. They're bursting with ripe fruits, such as lemon, lime, and grapefruit and exploding with crisp greens, such as fresh cut grass and violet leaves. Some also stir cool and refreshing aquatic aromas, such as sea breeze and fresh dew.

Fresh Citrus
Combines juicy notes of lemon, mandarin, grapefruit, yuzu and other citrus oils. Some are softly spiked with hints of wood and musk, making them uber-sexy.
Examples: Bvlgari White Tea, Guerlain Pamplelune, Acqua Di Parma Colonia Absoluta, Cartier Eau de Cartier, Diptyque Oyedo, Miller Harris Tangerine Vert, Miller Harris Fleur du Matin, Hermes Eau d'Orange Verte, Creative Universe Element of Surprise, Annick Goutal eau d'Hadrien

Fresh Green
Green tea leaves, green grass, fresh herbs, vines and leafy scents give these fragrances a clean, sporty attitude.
Examples: Bvlgari Green Tea, Guerlain Acqua Allegoria Herba Fresca, Diptyque Eau de Lierre, Creative Universe Te, Gucci Envy

Fresh Water/Aquatic
These refreshing cooling scents wash over the skin and give a sense of relief on hot summer days. The notes are watery, airy, icy and dewy.
An example: Issey Miyake L'Eau de Issey, Sage Machado Turquoise, Creative Universe Mare

The most popular fragrance family, Floral is a blend of mixed bouquets of jasmine, rose, white peony, gardenia, and tuberose. These fragrances are either pure and flowery, or subtly warmed with a touch of spice or fruit for a soft, powdery finish.
Examples: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Yves Saint Laurent Paris, Dior J'Adore, Bvlgari Pour Femme, Gucci Envy Me, Ralph Lauren Romance, Serge Lutens Fleurs d'Oranger, Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose, Diptyque Do Son, Serge Lutens Datura Noir, Serge Lutens Un Lys, Miller Harris Geranium Bourbon, Hermes Kelly Caleche, etc.

White Floral
Only pure white blossms such as jasmine, gardenia, freesia, lily, and tuberose
Examples: Fracas, Marc Jacobs, Frederic Malle Carnal Flower, Michael Kors, Jo Malone Tuberose & Jo Malone Vintage Gardenia, Monyette Paris

Soft Floral
Classic floral notes such as white flowers and rose are mixed with more powdery notes such as iris, vanilla and perhaps a touch of citrus.
Examples: Vera Wang The Fragrance, Diptyque Do son, Tocca Beauty, Serge Lutens Louve, Miller Harris Coeur de ete, Coco Mademoiselle, Susanne Lang Lotus Blossom, Filles des Iles Sensuel

Rich and regal, Oriental fragrances are wrapped with warm, spicy notes, such as vanilla, cinnamon, and clove. Also present are opulent flowers - think rose and orchid - blended with sweet spices, as well as mouth-watering sugars stirred with amber and nutmeg.

Woody Oriental
Soft sandalwood, warm rosewood, layered with deep, rich, potent patchouli, some soft blossoms and a hint of spice make this sensual scent category.
Examples: Hanae Mori Magical Moon, Givenchy Hot Couture, Serge Lutens Cedre, Hermes Eau des Merveilles, Shalimar

Floral Oriental
Orange flowers, vanilla, white pepper, sweet spices mixed with florals create a beautifully sensual scent with depth and complexity.
Examples: Amarige by Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Guerlain L'Here Bleu, Guerlain L'Instant, Dior Midnight Poison, Miller Harris Fleur Oriental & Miller Harris Noix de Tubereuse, Hermes Kelly Caleche

Soft Oriental
Mysterious notes of incense, amber and musk are infused with soft florals and spices to create an ethereal yet elegant aroma.
Examples: Hanae Mori Butterfly, Donna Karan Cashmere Mist, Kiehl's Original Musk, Serge Lutens Miel de Bois, Susanne Lang Midnight Orchid, Sage Machado Onyx, Sage Machado Garnet

Gourmand
The Gourmand fragrances are a relatively new category, with the concept of basing fragrances on edible notes. A gourmand scent may contain notes such as spices, honey, vanilla, chocolate, amber and cinnamon. Gourmand scents are usually "comfy" and delicious and wear nicely in the cooler seasons.
Examples: Thierry Mugler Angel, Serge Lutens Rahat Loukhoum, Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille, Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir, Jo Malone Blue Agave & Cacao, Jo Malone Nutmeg & Ginger, Lolita Lempica, Bond No. 9 New Haarlem, Miller Harris Figue Amere, Diptyque Philosykos, LaVanilla, Ava Luxe Milk, Ava Luxe Loukhoum, and Serge Lutens Five O'Clock Au Gingembre

Woodsy scents are nutty and spicy in nature with sensual notes of amber, sandalwood, cedar wood, and a touch of patchouli.
Some wood blends have a hint of cinnamon, a sprinkle of earth, or a puff of tobacco.

Woody Oriental
Exotic woods of amber, sandalwood, cedar and sometimes leathery and smoky notes, are blended with warm spices, usually with a hint of patchouli, making a captivating fragrance.
Examples: Guerlain Samsara, Guerlain Shalimar, Serge Lutens Santal Blanc, Prada Prada, CB Patchouli Empire, Serge Lutens Fumerie Turque, Givenchy Organze Indecence and Serge Lutens Rousse

Dry Wood
Imagine leather, tobacco, cedar wood, peppery spices, incense, smoky, warm and inviting, sometimes invigorated by a slight splash of citrus
Examples: Donna Karan Black Cashmere, Coco by Chanel, Diptyque Tam Dao & Commes des Garcons Incense Series

Mossy Wood
Mossy Wood scents smell like a forest. Notes might include oakmoss, deep green scents, warm earthy scents, sandalwood with perhaps a bit of crisp citrus to liven up the overall fragrance.
Some Examples: Narcisco Rodriguez for Her, Commes des Garcons White, Ava Luxe Midnight Violet, Givenchy Givenchy III, CB I Hate Perfume Black March, Ava Luxe Moss