The Floral Scent Profile

One of the most recognisable fragrance families, the floral fragrance family is also one of the most varied and they are not all soft and pretty. They can be fresh and barely there, creamy and sensual, or bold enough to fill a room. ARC brings together floral fragrances from the world’s most-loved beauty brands, from modern rose and peony scents to heady jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom blends.

Common Floral Fragrance Family Notes

Common floral fragrance notes include rose, jasmine, orange blossom, tuberose, gardenia, peony, iris, violet, ylang-ylang and neroli. Some floral fragrances smell clean and dewy, while others lean powdery, sweet, creamy or more intense.

The Origin of the Floral Fragrance Family

Floral notes have been used in perfumery for centuries and remain central to modern fragrance. In traditional fragrance classification, floral is considered one of the key families and, it is also the largest fragrance family, built around a floral heart. Today, floral fragrances can feel classic, contemporary, minimal or bold depending on how they are blended.