Note family

Floral notes

Florals are the heart of perfumery: rose (jammy or fresh), jasmine (heady white petals), iris (cool, powdery, rooty). They carry the character of a fragrance for the hours when it matters.

What they layer with

Florals love warmth underneath: amber boosters make a white floral glow, woods give a rose structure, and musk turns any floral into a skin scent. A light floral core with an amber booster is a classic date stack.

What to be careful with

Two big white florals over the same point read thick and old-fashioned. Gourmand sweetness over very honeyed florals can go suffocating in warm rooms.

Keep reading

• The pairing guide for this family: Amber and floral layering guide.
• Occasions where it shines: fragrance for date night and summer.
• What "notes" mean on a bottle.