There are six types of perfumes. Discovering the perfume type of choice will help narrow the options down when shopping for a new fragrance.

1. Floral-this is the most popular type of perfume. This fragrance mainly comes from flowers and combinations of flower scents. Roses, gardenias, and jasmine are familiar scents.
2. Oriental-this rich, musky, and luxurious scent is popular in the winter. It is a mix of spices, amber, balsams and resins. The scent is suggestive of warmth and exotic sensuality.
3. Citrus-this perfume type is popular among women who don’t want to wear an overpowering fragrance. It comes from citrus fruits. This tangy fragrance is naturally refreshing and uplifting.
4. Chypre-the scent was created based on French perfumer, Francois Coty’s impression of the island of Cyprus (Chypre in French). It is a woodsy-mossy mix, with hints of bergamot, oak moss, citrus, and patchouli to create the sweet, earthy aromas.
5. Green-this type of perfume is popular with the outdoorsy woman. The sporty and memorable scent is a sharp and grassy blend mixed with pine, juniper, leaves and herbs.
6. Fougere-this perfume typeis usually worn by men, but women enjoy the scent as well. It is a combination of fresh herbs and mossy ferns that come together to create a sophisticated urban scent style.