Michael Edwards' Fragrance Wheel is an ingenious tool for categorising perfumes, designed to help consumers easily navigate the world of scents. Introduced in 1983, this wheel organises fragrances into primary families and subfamilies, simplifying the process of identifying and comparing scents based on their key characteristics. The wheel is divided into four main fragrance families: Floral, Oriental, Woody, and Fresh, each with its own set of subfamilies that showcase the complexity and diversity of perfumes.
Oriental Family
The Oriental family is known for its warm, exotic, and intense compositions, often featuring spices, resins, and vanilla. A newer addition to this family is the gourmand subcategory, which highlights sweet, edible notes like vanilla, caramel, and chocolate, giving these fragrances a deliciously inviting twist.
• No 900 Inspired by Brazilian Crush Cheirosa ‘62: A gourmand fragrance from the Oriental family, with warm, sweet, and creamy notes.
• No 637 Inspired by Velvet Rose and Oud: Combines rich floral notes with the deep, smoky character of oud for a warm, exotic scent.
• No 867 Inspired by Vanilla Vibes: A gourmand scent blending vanilla with sea salt, offering a fresh, salty, and sweet aroma.
• No 864 Inspired by Angel’s Share: Rich, boozy, and sweet, this fragrance belongs to the gourmand subcategory of the Oriental family.
• No 829 Inspired by Lost Cherry: A blend of cherry, almond, and liqueur notes, fitting into the gourmand subcategory of the Oriental family.
