The Fragrance Wheel

A new classification of perfumes that is used in the fragrance industry is The Fragrance Wheel developed in 1983 by Michael Edwards, a well-known consultant in the perfume industry. He designed his own system of fragrance classification after being inspired by a fragrance seminar held by Firmenich.

The purpose of this new relative classification system was initiated to make the fragrance classification and naming scheme simpler, as well as to show the relationships between each individual fragrance family.

The four standard families consist of Floral, Oriental, Woody and Fresh are are divided into three sub-groups and arranged around a wheel circumference. The fifth family that makes exception to the rule is the Fougére family which is placed in the center of the Fragrance Wheel.

How to Use the Fragrance Wheel ...............