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Why families matter
Knowing the family you like narrows thousands of perfumes down to a few dozen worth sampling.
Fresh and citrus
Light, clean, often good for daytime and warm weather.
Floral
The largest family: rose, jasmine, and white florals. Ranges from soft to very strong.
Woody and amber
Warmer, deeper scents with sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and resins. Often favored in cold weather.
Gourmand
Sweet, edible notes like vanilla, caramel and coffee.