The vocabulary of perfume
Fragrance notes, from A to Z
A note is a material (natural or synthetic) that you can recognise in a perfume. Pick one to learn how it smells, where it comes from and which perfumes do it justice.
Citrus
Florals
Jasmine543Rose473Orange Blossom253Iris201Geranium121Peony110Ylang-Ylang109Violet106Tuberose101Lily of the Valley94Freesia73Heliotrope71Magnolia59Gardenia53Carnation44Osmanthus42Narcissus32Lily30Hyacinth29Orchid28Mimosa27Orris Root26Frangipani25White Flowers22Honeysuckle21Cyclamen18Lotus17Centifolia Rose16Floral Notes16Lilac14Rose Absolute12Tiare Flower11Water Lily10Ginger Lily10Hawthorn9Datura8Cherry Blossom8White Rose7Sweet Pea7Marigold6Hibiscus6White Lily5Grasse Rose5Wisteria5Lemon Blossom5Night Queen Flower4Black Violet4Peach Blossom4Grapefruit Blossom4
Fruits
Pear112Black Currant110Peach91Raspberry76Apple52Plum45Pineapple39Lychee30Rhubarb23Blackberry23Cherry20Fig20Melon18Apricot17Strawberry16Green Apple15Pomegranate14Fruity Notes13Red Currant13Mango13Quince10Davana10Passion Fruit10Watermelon8Granny Smith Apple8Red Apple7Coconut Water7Litchi7Cranberry6White Peach5Blueberry5Kiwi4Maninka Fruit4Mirabelle Plum4Grape4