Accords Guide
The 61 canonical fragrance accords, grouped by scent family.
Every accord has a color that reflects its family and a short cue about what it evokes. Use this guide to decode the dots you see across the app — on perfume pages, dupes, and in your Lab.
Fresh
citrus
citrusy, fresh, sunny, sparkling
fresh
fresh, clean, light, airy
green
green, natural, herbal, soothing
aquatic
aqueous, airy, clean, refreshing
marine
marine, salty, cool, open
ozonic
airy, cool, clean, spacious
mineral
mineral, dry, modern, sharp
aromatic
aromatic, fresh, herbal, elegant
herbal
grassy, herbal, natural, green
lavender
calming, clean, aromatic, delicate
Floral
floral
floral, delicate, feminine, romantic
white floral
clean, elegant, sensual, velvety
yellow floral
warm, sunny, cheerful, gently sweet
rose
romantic, classic, soft, fresh
iris
powdery, sophisticated, cool, elegant
tuberose
intoxicating, creamy, seductive, rich
violet
delicate, vintage, powdery, slightly melancholic
lactonic
milky, creamy, soft, comforting
aldehydic
effervescent, sparkling, soapy, abstract
Woody
woody
woody, warm, dry, elegant
earthy
earthy, dry, natural, deep
mossy
green, humid, foresty, calm
patchouli
dark, earthy, mystical, rich
conifer
fresh, green, piney, energetic
Warm
warm spicy
warm, spicy, rich, seductive
fresh spicy
fresh, aromatic, airy, lively
soft spicy
mildly spicy, soft, warm, refined
sweet
sweet, delicate, pleasant, playful
vanilla
creamy, sweet, comforting, soft
amber
warm, ambery, deep, sensual
balsamic
resinous, thick, warm, luxurious
cinnamon
spicy, vivid, warm, energetic
Smoky & Leather
smoky
smoky, dark, dry, mysterious
leather
leathery, dry, rugged, elegant
tobacco
warm, dry, aromatic, deep
oud
dark, woody, resinous, luxurious
animalic
animalic, warm, sensual, raw
rum
boozy, sweetish, dark, relaxed
whiskey
boozy, warm, smoky, deep
Fruity & Gourmand
fruity
juicy, cheerful, sweetish, playful
tropical
exotic, sunny, juicy, energetic
coconut
creamy, tropical, soft, pleasant
cherry
fruity, seductive, dark-sweet, juicy
almond
nutty, soft, gourmand, velvety
nutty
nutty, warm, dry, pleasant
chocolate
sweet, creamy, rich, comforting
cacao
bitterish, dry, gourmand, darker
anis
aromatic, spicy, sweetish, lively
gourmand
sweet, edible, warm, comforting
honey
honeyed, warm, golden, soft
caramel
caramelly, sweet, thick, playful
coffee
dark, bitterish, warm, stimulating
Powdery & Clean
powdery
powdery, soft, clean, elegant
musky
sensual, clean, leather-soft, intimate
salty
salty, airy, marine, mineral
metallic
metallic, cool, sharp, modern
soapy
soapy, clean, fresh, tidy
sour
sour, lively, green, energetic
bitter
bitter, dry, green, contrasting
camphor
cool, aromatic, sharp, medicinal
savory
salty, gourmet, warm, unusual