Fragrance Files takes an in-depth look at perfumes and colognes that have received significant consumer attention. Each fragrance is analysed on a number of factors including global Google searches, TikTok views, and Instagram posts with hashtags. The results are normalised and aggregated before a fragrance’s overall score is calculated.

The world of fragrance is huge and can feel overwhelming. It can be hard to know where to start when looking for your perfect scent – but it is important to know about the different fragrance families so you can find one that matches your personality and tastes. Continue Reading

Scents & Sensibility: Exploring the Intriguing World of Fragrance Files

Citrus: Fragrances that evoke freshness and lightness. They typically contain bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin, orange, and lemon. Examples include 4711, Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale, and Penhaligon’s Quercus. Floral: Perfumes that have the scent of flowers, such as rose, carnation, and iris. These can be single flower scents, which are called soliflore, or composed of several floral smells, which is called a floral bouquet. Examples include Houbigant Quelques Fleurs and Jean Patou Joy.

Woody: Perfumes containing the scent of wood, usually sandalwood, cedar, and agarwood. They can also contain vetiver, which has a camphoraceous smell. These types of fragrances are often reminiscent of nature and outdoors.

Sustainability is a hot topic in every industry right now, and fragrance is no exception. Firmenich raises the bar with its new collection of 100% upcycled perfumes, which are made from ingredients that would otherwise have gone to waste. From discarded lemon peels to sawdust from cedar wood used for cabinets, the materials get a second life through an extraction process and are crafted into beautiful fragrances.