Ambery.
Ambery notes are a sub category of the vast oriental family.
Aquatic.
Aquatic notes convey a fresh watery sensation.
Aromatic.
Aromatic notes are fresh herbs.
Citrus.
Includes fresh fruits like tangerine, orange, bergamot, and lemon.
Floral.
Fundamental ingredients, especially in feminine perfumes.
Fougere.
One of the most classic families, emblematic of masculine scents.
Fruity.
Often used in perfumery to bring color and pep to a fragrance.
Gourmand.
Includes all raw materials inspired by edible delights.
Green.
Notes that evoke snapped leaves, foliage, vegetal scents, and grass.
Musky.
Balances the scent by adding staying power of the fragrance to the skin.
Powdery.
Reminiscent of a veil or the powder one might use in cosmetics.
Spicy.
Convey sparkle, fizz, personality, energy, and sometimes mystery.
Woody.
Increasingly more popular in recent years, most notably in masculine scents.