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Accords

Accords

24 accords, most common first. An accord is the broad character a group of notes adds up to; each fragrance’s accords are worked out from its pyramid.

  1. 01Woody163Cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, guaiac and dry woods.
  2. 02Citrus130Lemon, bergamot, orange and other bright peel notes.
  3. 03Vanilla91Vanilla and tonka.
  4. 04Aromatic87Lavender, sage, rosemary, mint and other herbs.
  5. 05Earthy85Patchouli, moss, roots and damp soil.
  6. 06Musky81Clean and skin-like musks.
  7. 07White floral80Heady white flowers: jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom, gardenia.
  8. 08Amber79Warm, resinous amber and ambery woods.
  9. 09Fresh spicy62Pepper, cardamom, ginger and coriander.
  10. 10Fruity60Orchard, berry and tropical fruit.
  11. 11Sweet58Sugar, honey, caramel and candied notes.
  12. 12Floral54Petals in general: peony, freesia, violet, lily.
  13. 13Rose45Rose in all its forms.
  14. 14Powdery36Iris, violet, heliotrope and other soft, cosmetic notes.
  15. 15Warm spicy36Cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and saffron.
  16. 16Balsamic30Benzoin, labdanum, myrrh, tolu and other resins.
  17. 17Green25Leaves, stems, galbanum, cut grass and tea.
  18. 18Gourmand22Coffee, chocolate, praline, nuts and other edible notes.
  19. 19Leather22Leather, suede and birch tar.
  20. 20Smoky16Incense, oud smoke, tar and smoked tea.
  21. 21Tobacco15Tobacco leaf and pipe tobacco.
  22. 22Aquatic12Sea, salt, mineral and watery notes.
  23. 23Animalic6Castoreum, ambergris and other animal-derived or skin-like warmth.
  24. 24Boozy5Rum, cognac and liqueur notes.