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Here’s Your Perfume Personality Decoder

Here’s Your Perfume Personality Decoder

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Shopping for perfume online can feel like a guessing game. What does “ambery floral” actually smell like? Is “gourmand” going to make you smell like a snack, or a bakery?
If you’ve ever been stuck reading fragrance notes like it’s a foreign language, here’s your quick guide to shopping scents with confidence. No tester strip required.

Gourmand
Sweet, edible, and dessert-inspired. Think vanilla, caramel, chocolate, coffee, marshmallow, honey.
Smells like: A cozy bakery, warm hugs, and being irresistible.
You’ll love it if: You wear warm sweaters, love cinnamon rolls, and always get compliments on how “yummy” you smell.

Our Pick: Madagascar Vanilla from Wicked Good Perfume



Floral
Light, feminine, and romantic. Rose, peony, gardenia, jasmine, lily.
Smells like: A fresh bouquet or a walk through a blooming garden.
You’ll love it if: You’re drawn to soft colors, brunch outfits, and the phrase “clean girl aesthetic.”

Our Pick: Honey Flower from ALT. Fragrances


Woody
Earthy, grounded, and sensual. Sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, oud.
Smells like: Forest air, fireplace vibes, or your boyfriend’s hoodie (but luxe).
You’ll love it if: You live for fall, love a structured blazer, and don’t mind being called mysterious.

Our Pick: 212 Vip by Carolina Herrera Eau De Parfum Spray 1.7 oz for Women from Avera Group



Fresh/Citrus
Bright, clean, and energizing. Lemon, bergamot, neroli, green tea.
Smells like: Just-showered vibes or a crisp morning.
You’ll love it if: You love minimalism, sneakers, and the smell of hotel sheets.

Our Pick: ALMAS 3.4 Oz / 100mL Eau De Parfum Spray from Maison d'Orient



Musk
Skin-like, subtle, and soft. White musk, ambrette, clean cotton.
Smells like: Warm skin, intimacy, and your favorite t-shirt.
You’ll love it if: You love “no-makeup makeup,” milk lattes, and being effortlessly alluring.

Our Pick: IDYLL Perfume from Orchid + Ash



Pro Tip: When in doubt, start with what you like in candles or body wash. Scent memory matters. Trust your instincts, explore what feels familiar or exciting, and let your fragrance tell your story, no trip to the perfume counter required.