Chypre is one of perfumery’s most sophisticated structures, built on the contrast of bright bergamot and dark oakmoss. Here is how to recognize and understand it.
Category: Fragrance Families & Style Guides
What Defines a Fresh Fragrance?
Fresh fragrances feel clean, bright, and effortless. Here is what unites citrus, aquatic, green, and aromatic scents, and why they tend to fade faster.
Leather Fragrances: A Guide to a Bold Family
There is no leather flower, so perfumers rebuild the scent of tanned hide from smoky materials like birch tar. Here is how leather fragrances work and how to wear them.
Fougere: The Backbone of Men’s Fragrance
Fougere is the structure behind countless masculine scents, built from lavender, coumarin, and oakmoss. Here is what defines this clean, barbershop style.