Choosing the Perfect Perfume — A Beginner’s Guide to Notes & Families
Perfume shopping can feel overwhelming when you’re faced with icons like Creed, Louis Vuitton, Amouage, YSL, Hugo Boss, and others. Understanding fragrance notes makes the journey easier.
Top Notes — The first impression. These include citrus, herbs, and light fruits.
Middle Notes — The heart of the fragrance. Floral, spicy, and aromatic ingredients bloom here.
Base Notes — The final layer. Woods, musk, vanilla, amber, oud—these last for hours.
Perfume families help you understand your preferences:
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Floral (Chanel, Dior, Valentino) — Soft, romantic, timeless.
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Woody (YSL, Gucci, Creed) — Deep, warm, powerful.
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Oriental / Amber (Tom Ford, Amouage, Guerlain) — Luxurious, bold, sensual.
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Fresh / Citrus (Hugo Boss, Armani, Louis Vuitton) — Clean, energetic, modern.
Once you learn what you naturally gravitate toward, choosing your signature scent becomes exciting and effortless. At maisondessence., we guide you through each step so you always pick the right fragrance for every moment.
