The Olfactory Atlas

A Complete Guide to
Perfume Notes & Accords

Twenty-six notes and accords, and the perfumes built on each one. Start with a family, then follow it down to the ingredient.

Floral fragrance illustration

Floral

Woody fragrance illustration

Woody

Fresh fragrance illustration

Fresh

Amber fragrance illustration

Amber

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Twelve starting points, each one a full collection. Pick the direction that appeals to you.

Citrus fragrance illustration

Citrus

Lemon, bergamot and bitter orange. The brightest opening in perfumery.

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Fruity fragrance illustration

Fruity

Sweet, vibrant and playful, a burst of orchard freshness.

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Floral fragrance illustration

Floral

Rose, jasmine and lily. The timeless romance of a garden in bloom.

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Rose fragrance illustration

Rose

Velvety, romantic and eternally sophisticated.

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Aquatic fragrance illustration

Aquatic

Sea breezes and salty air, coastal escapes distilled.

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Green fragrance illustration

Green

Crisp leaves and fresh herbs, nature at its most immediate.

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Woody fragrance illustration

Woody

Cedar, sandalwood and vetiver. Earthy and timelessly elegant.

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Oud fragrance illustration

Oud

Smoky, sacred agarwood. Dark, rich and unforgettable.

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Amber fragrance illustration

Amber

Warm, resinous and golden, a sensual embrace that lingers.

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Patchouli fragrance illustration

Patchouli

Dark, earthy and a little bohemian. The backbone of chypre.

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Vanilla fragrance illustration

Vanilla

Creamy, edible warmth. The most comforting note in perfumery.

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Leather fragrance illustration

Leather

Smooth suede to smoky birch tar, animalic with a tailored edge.

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Perfumes by Note

The six collections with the deepest selection right now. Choose a note to see what is in stock.

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Argos Fragrances Triumph of Bacchus Eau de Parfum - Luxury fragrance bottle with gold accents.
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Argos Fragrances Triumph of Bacchus Eau de Parfum

(31)
kr.783,43 kr.1.410,18Price range: kr.783,43 through kr.1.410,18
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Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic Eau de Parfum (Tester) - 50ml (Tester+Lid)
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Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic Eau de Parfum

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Original price was: kr.4.215,61.Current price is: kr.2.760,67.
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Nishane Hacivat Extrait de Parfum – Sample

(5)
Original price was: kr.59,69.Current price is: kr.44,69.
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Initio Parfums Privés Rehab Extrait de Parfum
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Initio Parfums Prives Rehab Extrait de Parfum

(24)
Original price was: kr.2.089,15.Current price is: kr.1.604,17.
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Atelier Des Ors Rouge Saray Eau de Parfum
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Atylic Rouge perfume bottle with gold accents and a glass of dark beverage on a stack of books.
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Atelier Des Ors Rouge Saray Eau de Parfum

(20)
Original price was: kr.1.716,09.Current price is: kr.932,66.
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Xerjoff XJ 17/17 Oud Stars perfume bottle, elegant and sophisticated, perfect for luxury scent enthu.
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Xerjoff Blends Tony Iommi Monkey Special Eau de Parfum

(13)
Original price was: kr.2.947,20.Current price is: kr.1.813,09.
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Guerlain Arcos fragrance bottle, a high-end niche perfume available at Beautinow.
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Aragos perfume bottle with artistic label and gold cap, surrounded by lemon slices and amber stones.
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Argos Fragrances DANAE Eau de Parfum

(20)
kr.932,66 kr.1.537,02Price range: kr.932,66 through kr.1.537,02
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Domi Rosa nail polish bottle with a silver cap.
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Poem Rosa fragrance bottle with elegant silver cap on a luxurious dark surface.
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Liquides Imaginaires Dom Rosa Eau de Parfum

(11)
kr.708,82 kr.1.037,12Price range: kr.708,82 through kr.1.037,12
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Elegant floral perfume with musk notes in a luxurious bottle.
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Rosendo Mateu No. 5 Eau de Parfum

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Original price was: kr.1.417,64.Current price is: kr.708,82.
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Amouage Jubilation XXV Man Eau de Parfum
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Amouage Jubilation 40 - A luxurious fragrance bottle displayed at Beautinow.
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Amouage Jubilation XXV Man Eau de Parfum

(35)
Original price was: kr.2.723,36.Current price is: kr.1.857,85.
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Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic Eau de Parfum (Tester) - 50ml (Tester+Lid)
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Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic Eau de Parfum

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Original price was: kr.4.215,61.Current price is: kr.2.760,67.
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Liquides Imaginaires Liquide Gold Eau de Parfum

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kr.1.193,06 kr.1.335,57Price range: kr.1.193,06 through kr.1.335,57
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Essential Parfums Divine Vanille Eau de Parfum

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Original price was: kr.708,82.Current price is: kr.638,61.
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Amouage Reasons perfume bottle, elegant design, perfect for high-end scent collection.
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Amouage Reasons Essence De Parfum

(8)
Original price was: kr.3.133,73.Current price is: kr.2.529,37.
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Clive Christian XXI Art Deco Blonde Amber Eau de Parfum (Tester) - 50ml (Tester+Lid)
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Clive Christian XXI Art Deco Blonde Amber Eau de Parfum bottle with crown cap.
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Clive Christian XXI Art Deco Blonde Amber Eau de Parfum

(10)
Original price was: kr.4.215,61.Current price is: kr.2.760,67.
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Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud Eau de Parfum
Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud Eau de Parfum
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Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud Eau de Parfum

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Roja Dove Isola Blu Parfum - 50ml
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Roja Parfums Isola Blu Parfum

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Original price was: kr.3.469,49.Current price is: kr.2.036,92.
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Nishane Hacivat Extrait de Parfum – Sample

(5)
Original price was: kr.59,69.Current price is: kr.44,69.
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Guerlain Arcos fragrance bottle, a high-end niche perfume available at Beautinow.
-25%
Aragos perfume bottle with artistic label and gold cap, surrounded by lemon slices and amber stones.
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Argos Fragrances DANAE Eau de Parfum

(20)
kr.932,66 kr.1.537,02Price range: kr.932,66 through kr.1.537,02
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Desert Suave fragrance - A luxurious niche perfume available at Beautinow.
-34%
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Liquides Imaginaires Desert Suave Eau de Parfum

(7)
kr.812,61 kr.1.037,12Price range: kr.812,61 through kr.1.037,12
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Domi Rosa nail polish bottle with a silver cap.
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Poem Rosa fragrance bottle with elegant silver cap on a luxurious dark surface.
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Liquides Imaginaires Dom Rosa Eau de Parfum

(11)
kr.708,82 kr.1.037,12Price range: kr.708,82 through kr.1.037,12
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Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom Eau de Parfum (Tester) - 50ml (Tester+Lid)
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Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom Perfume

(3)
Original price was: kr.3.469,49.Current price is: kr.2.275,68.
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Argos Fragrances Fall Of Phaeton Eau de Parfum

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kr.962,50 kr.1.634,02Price range: kr.962,50 through kr.1.634,02
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Argos Fragrances Sacred Flame Eau de Parfum

(5)
kr.1.007,27 kr.1.622,08Price range: kr.1.007,27 through kr.1.622,08
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Xerjoff 1861 Naxos Eau de Parfum
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Xerjoff 1861 Naxos Eau de Parfum

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Original price was: kr.1.828,01.Current price is: kr.1.260,95.
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Argos Fragrances Triumph of Bacchus Eau de Parfum - Luxury fragrance bottle with gold accents.
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Argos Fragrances Triumph of Bacchus Eau de Parfum

(31)
kr.783,43 kr.1.410,18Price range: kr.783,43 through kr.1.410,18
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Amouage Jubilation XXV Man Eau de Parfum
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Amouage Jubilation 40 - A luxurious fragrance bottle displayed at Beautinow.
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Amouage Jubilation XXV Man Eau de Parfum

(35)
Original price was: kr.2.723,36.Current price is: kr.1.857,85.
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Parfums de Marly Haltane Eau de Parfum
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Haltane perfume bottle with embossed logo and gold cap, set outdoors among greenery.
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Parfums de Marly Haltane Eau de Parfum

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kr.1.604,17 kr.2.350,30Price range: kr.1.604,17 through kr.2.350,30
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Nobile 1942 Il Capriccio Del Maestro Eau de Parfum
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Nobile 1942 Il Capriccio Del Maestro Eau de Parfum
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Nobile 1942 Il Capriccio Del Maestro Extrait de Parfum

(8)
Original price was: kr.1.529,56.Current price is: kr.1.111,73.
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Atelier Des Ors Rouge Saray Eau de Parfum
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Atylic Rouge perfume bottle with gold accents and a glass of dark beverage on a stack of books.
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Atelier Des Ors Rouge Saray Eau de Parfum

(20)
Original price was: kr.1.716,09.Current price is: kr.932,66.
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Xerjoff XJ 17/17 Oud Stars perfume bottle, elegant and sophisticated, perfect for luxury scent enthu.
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Xerjoff Blends Tony Iommi Monkey Special Eau de Parfum

(13)
Original price was: kr.2.947,20.Current price is: kr.1.813,09.
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Giardini Di Toscana Bianco Latte Eau de Parfum - A luxurious niche fragrance available at Beautinow.
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Giardini Di Toscana Bianco Latte Eau de Parfum - A luxurious niche fragrance available at Beautinow.
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Giardini Di Toscana Bianco Latte Eau de Parfum

(4)
Original price was: kr.932,66.Current price is: kr.887,89.
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Fou. Pink Perfume Bottle with Tassel - A luxurious fragrance bottle available at Beautinow.
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Della perfume bottle - A premium fragrance available at Beautinow.
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Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum

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Original price was: kr.2.126,46.Current price is: kr.1.529,56.
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Luxurious Delina fragrance sample in a sleek vial with black cap.
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Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum – Sample

(5)
Original price was: kr.44,77.Current price is: kr.36,56.
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Atelier Des Ors Rouge Saray Eau de Parfum
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Atylic Rouge perfume bottle with gold accents and a glass of dark beverage on a stack of books.
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Atelier Des Ors Rouge Saray Eau de Parfum

(20)
Original price was: kr.1.716,09.Current price is: kr.932,66.
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Argos Fragrances Adonis Awakens Eau de Parfum

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kr.932,66 kr.1.537,02Price range: kr.932,66 through kr.1.537,02
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By Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks Eau de Parfum - 50ml
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By Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks Eau de Parfum

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Original price was: kr.1.828,01.Current price is: kr.1.335,57.
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By Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Eau de Parfum
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By Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Eau de Parfum

(9)
Original price was: kr.1.939,93.Current price is: kr.1.335,57.
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Gritti Tutu Extrait de Parfum

(6)
Original price was: kr.1.939,93.Current price is: kr.1.335,57.
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Nobile 1942 Amber Dore fragrance bottle with black cap.
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Nobile 1942 La Danza Delle Libellule Exceptional Edition Extrait de Parfum

(7)
Original price was: kr.1.529,56.Current price is: kr.932,66.
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Elegant floral perfume with musk notes in a luxurious bottle.
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Rosendo Mateu No. 5 Eau de Parfum

(40)
Original price was: kr.1.417,64.Current price is: kr.708,82.
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Fou. Pink Perfume Bottle with Tassel - A luxurious fragrance bottle available at Beautinow.
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Della perfume bottle - A premium fragrance available at Beautinow.
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Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum

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Original price was: kr.2.126,46.Current price is: kr.1.529,56.
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Amouage Love Delight fragrance - A luxurious perfume available at Beautinow.
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Amouage Love Delight Woman Eau de Parfum

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Original price was: kr.2.723,36.Current price is: kr.1.977,23.
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Luxurious Delina fragrance sample in a sleek vial with black cap.
-18%
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Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum – Sample

(5)
Original price was: kr.44,77.Current price is: kr.36,56.
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F.F. perfume bottle with a pink tassel, elegant and luxurious design.
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Fuin Pink Perfume Bottle with Tassel - A luxurious fragrance bottle from Fuin.
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Parfums de Marly Delina La Rosée Eau de Parfum

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Original price was: kr.2.051,85.Current price is: kr.1.529,56.
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By Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Eau de Parfum
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By Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Eau de Parfum

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Original price was: kr.1.939,93.Current price is: kr.1.335,57.
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Argos Fragrances Pallas Athene Eau de Parfum

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Original price was: kr.2.051,85.Current price is: kr.1.537,02.
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Argos Fragrances La Primavera Extrait de Parfum

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kr.1.231,11 kr.1.484,79Price range: kr.1.231,11 through kr.1.484,79
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The Complete Directory

Perfume Notes & Accords

Accords describe the overall character of a fragrance. Notes are the single ingredients that build it.

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Perfume Accords vs Perfume Notes

Perfume notes are individual scents that, together, create an overall accord — evaluated through top, middle, and base notes forming the Perfume Pyramid.

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Fragrance Accords & Perfume Concentrations

From eau de cologne to parfum extrait — understanding concentration helps you choose the right fragrance for every occasion and duration.

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Main Accords & the 7 Olfactory Families

Fragrances are grouped into 7 olfactory families — citrus, floral, chypre, aromatic, woody, amber, leather — a broad map to navigate the fragrance universe.

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The Philosophy

Why Scent Types Matter

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The world of perfumery is a symphony of aromatic notes and accords, each contributing to the overall fragrance experience. Scents can be categorised into various types based on their dominant aromatic profiles. These scent types serve as a roadmap, guiding you toward fragrances that align with your preferred olfactory journey. Whether you're drawn to the freshness of citrus, the allure of florals, the warmth of spices, or the depth of woods, our categorised collection ensures you can navigate your fragrance exploration with ease.

Explore, Experience, Elevate

Our perfume collection by scent type is designed to cater to your unique preferences, helping you discover fragrances that resonate with your style and personality. Each fragrance is a carefully crafted masterpiece, offering a journey through the world of scents. Whether you seek the refreshing embrace of citrus, the timeless allure of florals, or the rich complexity of oriental fragrances, our curated collection ensures you can explore, experience, and elevate your fragrance game.

Don't let the overwhelming array of fragrances deter you from finding your perfect match. With our categorised collection, you can embark on a fragrant journey that reflects your individuality. Visit our dedicated perfume page and let your nose lead you to your next olfactory adventure. Finding your signature scent has never been more delightful.