Carnation – “The Poets Flower” is also found in perfumery and plays a part in the development of rich and harmonious fragrances. Examples include Calvin Klein Eternity for Women, Nina Ricci L’Air du Temps and Lancôme Miracle.
Green – Green notes add a sharper freshness. Galbanum is a typical ingredient in this type of perfume as well as combinations that evoke freshly cut grass. Examples include Ralph Lauren Lauren, and Estee Lauder Beautiful.
Fruity – Since 1995 new fruity notes have blossomed in the world of perfumery. The floral body is easily identifiable and the fruity notes are obvious. Among these are apricot, raspberry, lychee and apple. Examples include Armani Acqua di Gio, Cacharel Amor Amor, Clinique Happy, Armani Emporio Remix for Her, Cartier Delices, Dior J’Adore.
Jasmine – Also known as “The Flower” enhances the floral top notes. It helps to give perfume a complex and refined structure. Examples include Burberry London, Dior Pure Poison and Jean Patou Joy.
Muguet – A floral bouquet whose keynote is lily of the valley, a timeless white flower which gives perfume a fresh note of springtime. Examples of which include Cacherel Anais and Estee Lauder Pleasures for Women.
Orange Tuberose – Introduced in 1948, this sub-family has kept all of its appeal. It includes original scents that are unique. Examples include Armani Code for Her and Givenchy Amarige.
Rose Violet – The key floral fragrance of this sub-family is rose and violet. This widely used flower duet was launched by Paris, the famous Yves Saint Laurent perfume.
Woody Musk – This is a floral fragrance and includes fragrances with an additional woody and/or musky note which gives a richer fragrance than that of a traditional floral perfume. Examples include Aramis Always for Her, Calvin Klein CK Be, Jette Joop Jette, Donna Karan Gold to name but a few.
Oriental – Also known as amber fragrances. They stand out because of their unique blend of warmth and sensuality. They are rich and incorporate heady substances like musk, vanilla and precious woods often associated with exotic floral and spicy scents. Subgroups under this family are Floral, Spicy, Vanilla and Woody.