Quiz № 01
What's Your Signature Scent Family?
Remember those magazine quizzes you did in the back seat with a gel pen? This one tells you which fragrance family you'd wear forever — and what notes to look for next time you're testing at the counter.
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8 questions · 2 min
Ready to find your scent family?
Eight questions. No wrong answers. Go with your gut — first instinct is usually the right one.
Question 01
It's Saturday morning. Where are you?
Question 02
Pick a lip product.
Question 03
Your dream getaway:
Question 04
The compliment you'd love most:
Question 05
Pick a candle for your nightstand.
Question 06
Your go-to outfit:
Question 07
Pick a drink.
Question 08
When someone hugs you, what should they remember?
Mixing your result…
Scratch the foil to reveal your result
Your signature scent family
The Soft Floral
Romantic, polished, and a little bit Parisian.
You're the friend who remembers birthdays and always brings flowers. Florals are the most classic fragrance family — think fresh-cut roses, petals in the rain and the inside of a flower shop. You suit scents that feel elegant without trying too hard.
Notes to look for
- rose
- peony
- jasmine
- orange blossom
- lily of the valley
- freesia
Wear it for
Brunch dates, weddings, first dates and any day you wear a ribbon in your hair.
Your signature scent family
The Sweet Gourmand
Warm, cozy, and good enough to eat.
You smell like the best bakery in town and you're not sorry about it. Gourmands are built around edible notes — vanilla, caramel, sugared almonds — and they're the definition of a comfort scent. People will lean in and ask what you're wearing.
Notes to look for
- vanilla
- caramel
- tonka bean
- praline
- pistachio
- toasted almond
Wear it for
Sweater weather, movie nights, holiday parties and long Sunday afternoons.
Your signature scent family
The Fresh & Clean
Sunshine, sea salt and a just-washed glow.
You're effortless, bright and always somehow look like you just got back from vacation. Fresh scents are airy, citrusy and clean — the perfume version of a white T-shirt that fits perfectly. Easy to wear, impossible to dislike.
Notes to look for
- bergamot
- neroli
- sea salt
- white tea
- fig leaf
- pink grapefruit
Wear it for
Hot days, the office, the gym bag and every vacation you'll ever take.
Your signature scent family
The Woody Musk
Mysterious, magnetic, and very hard to forget.
You don't need to be the loudest person in the room — people notice you anyway. Woody and musky scents sit close to the skin and smell expensive: creamy woods, soft musks and a little warmth. It's the 'what ARE you wearing?' family.
Notes to look for
- sandalwood
- cashmere musk
- iris
- cedar
- ambrette
- soft amber
Wear it for
Evenings out, cold weather, and whenever you want to feel quietly powerful.
Good to know
A little extra credit
The fun facts we’d have printed in the margins of the magazine.
What are fragrance families?
Fragrance families are the way perfumers group scents that share a character. The big ones are floral, fresh, woody, amber and gourmand. Knowing yours makes it much easier to shop — you can skip what you know you won't love.
Can my scent family change?
Absolutely. Plenty of people wear fresh scents all summer and switch to something cozier when it gets cold. Your taste also shifts as you grow — it's normal for your favourite family at 16 to feel different at 30.
How do I test a new perfume properly?
Spray it on a paper strip first, then on your skin if you like it. Walk around for at least an hour before deciding — the first spray is only the opening act. The base notes that show up later are what you'll actually live with.
Is this quiz scientific?
Nope — it's for fun, like the quizzes you did as a kid. Think of your result as a starting point for your next trip to the perfume counter, not a rule.
Keep going
One more quiz? Obviously.
Quiz 02 · 8 questions · 2 min
Lip-gloss era, diary era, first-apartment era or soft-life era? Your scent knows.
Quiz 03 · 8 questions · 2 min
Romantic, main character, mystery or sunshine? How you wear it says it all.
Quiz 04 · 8 questions · 2 min
Need calm, confidence, comfort or joy? Find the notes to reach for when you need a lift.