4 personnality types and their perfect perfumes

From the minimalist to the sensualist, explore four fragrance personalities and find the perfume that feels just right – for you or someone you love.

Energetic, spontaneous, joyful.

You are active, direct, naturally upbeat and down‑to‑earth?

You will love the citrus family (citrusy fragrances): sparkling scents built around lemon, bergamot, grapefruit or mandarin. They feel like bottled sunshine, bright and easy to wear every day.
You may also be drawn to green notes (tea, herbs, leaves) and marine or aquatic notes, which add a fresh, breezy, outdoorsy feeling.

Women who enjoy florals will gravitate towards fresh flowers such as lily of the valley and peony, or light, airy bouquets that feel like a walk through a garden at dawn.

Men who love woods will appreciate fresh, dry woods that stay clean, crisp and understated rather than heavy or smoky.

Here are our recommendations:

Unisex:

Hors Piste and Rayon Vert by Bastille, Yuzuki and Souchong Journey by Édit(h), Eau Mixte by Nicolaï, Combava-Cédrat by Affinessence, Cedro di Diamante and Mandarino di Sicilia by Perris Monte Carlo, Citrus Riviera by BDK, Love is Coming by The Different Company.

Feminine:

Totally White and Une Tonne de Roses by Parle Moi de Parfum, Princess of China by d'Annam, Gin Fizz by Lubin, Ryokucha by Welton London, Pétales de Magnolia and Pivoine Souveraine by Houbigant.

Masculine:

Gn Tonic by M. Micallef, Cèdre Figalia by Atelier Materi,  L’Humaniste by Frapin, Fougère Royale by Houbigant, Acqua Mémorabilis de Jovoy.

Reserved, sensitive, determined

Are you the dreamy, romantic type – gentle on the outside, quietly determined within?

If you are a woman, you may feel drawn to perfumes that whisper rather than shout: delicate and faceted scents, soft powdery trails, and flowers like iris, violet or mimosa. You might also fall for classic, ultra-chic roses, tender musks that melt into the skin, or fragrances touched with notes of delicate tea or creamy rice.

If you are a man, we imagine you gravitating towards cocooning woods such as sandalwood, subtle woody compositions that play in nuances, or fragrances built around deep, full-bodied tea notes. A woody-iris or leather-iris accord can add an intriguing, almost mysterious edge to your presence.

Our scent suggestions for you:

Unisex:

Gris Charnel by BDK, Milky Musc by Parle Moi de Parfum, Iris Ébène by Atelier Materi, Remember Me by Jovoy.

For women:

Iris des Champs by Houbigant, Kimono and White Rice by d’Annam, Pure Eve by The Different Company, Mimosa Tanneron by Perris Monte Carlo, Rose Pivoine by Nicolaï, Santal Basmati by Affinessence, Gardens of India by Parle Moi de Parfum.

For men:

Vétiver & Santal de Cuir by pH Fragrances, Santal du Pacifique by Perris Monte Carlo, Bois Blanc by Frapin, Cèdre–Iris by Affinessence, Cèdre Figalia by Atelier Materi.

Extroverted, tactile, seductive

Do you love to seduce or simply draw attention? Busy hotspots, opening nights and glamorous events make you feel alive, and you can sometimes be theatrical or a little mysterious.

Fragrances with a strong personality, such as rich orientals or addictive gourmands, are likely to suit you beautifully.

If you are a woman who enjoys florals, we suggest lush, heady flowers like tuberose or sun-drenched notes such as ylang-ylang. You might also fall in love with opulent, oriental-style roses with a voluptuous trail.

If you are a man, you may be drawn to intense woods, patchouli, spicy accords, amber notes, and more unisex-style gourmands that feel both bold and sensual.

Here are our fragrance suggestions for you:

Unisex:

Mystique Myrrhe by Welton London, Désert Suave by Liquide imaginaire, Oud Cannelle, by La Closerie des Parfums, Psychédélique by Jovoy, Rouge Smoking Extrait By BDK, Saint-Honoré by Nicolaï, Comète Paradis by Parle moi de Parfum.

For women:

Pas Ce Soir Extrait by BDK, Gozo by Jeroboam, La Danza delle Libellule by Nobile 1942, Vanille de Tahiti by Perris Monte Carlo, Tubéreuse Impériale by BDK, A Rose Is a Rose by Aphorismes (Dominique Ropion).

For men:

1270 by Frapin, Ambre Rubis and Patchouli Sauvage by Houbigant, Idole by Lubin, Désir Toxic by M. Micallef, L’Amour Absolu by Welton London, Ambre Loup by Rania J, Incident Diplomatique by Jovoy, Patchouli Sichuan by La Closerie des Parfums.

Reflective, Calm, Authentic

You’re straightforward by nature and not easily influenced. Maybe you even feel more comfortable leading than following. You inspire trust because you’re sure of yourself and grounded in your convictions.

If you are a man, you may be drawn to scents that feel like a walk in the forest: woods, moss, smoky fireplace embers, along with leather and warm spicy notes.

If you are a woman, two main paths might suit you best: complex, multi-layered chypre fragrances, or distinctive unisex perfumes with woody or very original signatures.

Here are some of our favorites:

Unisex:

Hinoki Meditation by d’Annam, Cacao Pimento by La Closerie des Parfums, Caravanserail by Nicolaï, Tabac Rose by BDK,  Narcisse Taiji by Atelier Materi.

Women:

Chypre Mojo by Parle Moi de Parfum, Kismet and Black Jade by Lubin, Sublime Balkiss by The Different Company.

Men:  

Bois Mystique and Tabac Nomade by Houbigant, The Orchid Man and Bonne Chauffe by Frapin, Baikal Leather by Nicolaï, Papyrus Oud, Woody Perfecto and Blossoms Smoke by Parle Moi de Parfum, Notorious by Micallef, Oud Inspiration by Welton London.