We all approve that flowers are one of the most attractive creations in nature, with their delicate petals, vibrant colors, and alluring fragrances. They have been celebrated for centuries in art, literature, and culture, and have come to represent love, happiness, and beauty. From the humble daisy to the majestic rose, flowers have the power to captivate and enchant us, brightening up our lives and filling our hearts with joy. Whether in a garden, a vase on a table, or as the inspiration for a beautiful fragrance, flowers continue to inspire and delight us with their timeless beauty.
Different Kinds of Fragrances in Floral Family for example:
Roses deliver a soft, delicate, floral scent which can often be found in the top notes or heart notes of a fragrance.
Rose has been in use by perfumers for a long time now. It can be blended
with notes from any fragrance family and made to smell beautiful and loved by all. The two types of roses under the floral fragrance family are scent-bearing May Rose and Damask Rose, Perfumers use only a few species of rose among the most scented: Rosa centifolia, also known as cabbage rose (in France) and Rosa damascene (in Turkey and Bulgaria). Rose is used in two extracts: the essential oil or the absolute, with the absolute being the deeper and sweeter variant.
- Powdery flowers
Powdery notes can be created using several different ingredients. which is used in many, including the iconic powdery perfume
Powdery scents also often have notes of iris, vanilla, musk, heliotrope, violet,
amber, and resins to create a powdery-like puff of fragrance in the air. This category of the floral family is slightly earthy and adds deep texture. It has a slightly sweet yet deep scent that offers an exotic and oriental touch to perfumes, The top picks from this floral family are iris, mimosa, cassia, violet, and heliotrope.
- Green/ Spring or vegetal flowers
just like their names, are a symbol of freshness, joy, and happiness. Some of the flowers under this category are green and aquatic.
- Spicy flowers
There are different spicy flowers used by perfumers. Two of them are the main ones. Others are rarer, but they are not without interest, on the contrary! Let’s have a look at these flowers like no other:
In addition to saffron and the Egyptian carnation, other flowers assert their spicy character. It is the case in particular of the immortal. This one, also called the flower of the maquis, grows on the arid lands of Corsica, Spain, and the South of France. Its essence is very spicy with liquorish nuances. It also diffuses undertones of honey and tobacco. The perfume of the immortal reminds a lot of the smell of the curry. Its particular scent must be dosed with balance and moderation in the formulas. Noses can also use wallflower. This perennial plant owes its name to the sweet smell it gives off, very similar to that of cloves. Its fragrance is also very spicy, with musky and vanilla notes .
- White or sensual flowers / solar flowers
White flowers are also known as sensual or narcotic flowers. They carry a beautiful combination of sweetness which is great to have in perfumes.
Finally, some popular floral notes used in perfumery include Rose, neroli,
jasmine, geranium, lavender, Ylang Ylang , lily of the valley, violet, and
peony. Typically, these perfumes smell like fresh-cut flowers, although when
combined with other families, the notes can mingle and take on a new character.
