Also, perfume naturally lasts longer on people with oily skin, so if your skin is very dry, you may want to look into an Eau de Parfum, or think about purchasing a matching lotion or body wash if your scent also comes in these mediums.

The Four Perfume Categories – Example Fragrances

Now that you know all about the different types of perfume categories, here are a few recommendations for fragrances that fit into each of the four main perfume categories: Fresh Scents, Floral Scents, Oriental Scents, and Woody Scents.

Fresh Scents

DKNY Be Delicious, Acqua Di Parma Colonia Assoluta, Diptyque Oyédo, Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey, and Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey.

Fresh scents are light and energizing, commonly include citrus notes, and are well suited for someone who doesn’t want a strong “perfume-y” smell. According to Sephora, “Fresh fans are vivacious, energetic, fun loving, playful, and live each day to the fullest.”

Floral Scents

Prada Infusion d’Iris, Creed Love in Black, Frederic Malle Iris Poudre, Philosophy Pure Grace, Annick Goutal Grand Amour, and Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne

Sephora says those who typically enjoy floral scents are “elegant, feminine, and passionate romantics.” Common floral notes are jasmine, rose, gardenia, and iris. Depending on the notes used, floral scents can smell either very youthful and girly, or can be better suited to a more mature woman.

Oriental Scents

Bond No. 9 Chinatown, Thierry Mugler Angel, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, and Yves Saint Laurent Opium

Those who favor oriental scents, according to Sephora, are “passionate, confident, and sophisticated.” Oriental perfumes are often warm, heavy, and spicy, and can make them great nighttime scents. Typical notes found in oriental scents are vanilla, amber, cloves, and musk.