What fragrances are you inclined to wear? Part One

In an effort to understand what types of fragrances the Badger & Blade members most often wear, I want to start a series of polls. I know there is much debate on the categorization of scent profiles but for the sake of argument we will use a Fragrance Chart that is based off of Michael Edwards Fragrance Wheel developed in 1983. There are four basic scent profiles, which can then be divided into other profiles that fit into the bigger category. This poll will focus on the main parts and then subsequent polls will focus on the finer aspects. Please keep in mind the Perfumes, Colognes, EDTs, and aftershaves when you conduct this poll.

The four main scent profiles are: Floral, Oriental, Woody and Fresh. These can further be divided into finer aspects. Here is the breakdown and definitions:

Floral -

• Floral (Floral + Fresh Notes). Main notes include fresh-cut flowers.
• Soft Floral (Floral Notes). Main notes include aldehydes and powdery notes.
• Floral Oriental (Floral + Oriental Notes). Main notes include orange blossom and sweet spices.

Oriental -

• Soft Oriental (Oriental + Floral Notes). Main notes include incense and amber.
• Oriental (Oriental Notes). Main notes include oriental resins such as frankincense, and vanilla.
• Woody Oriental (Oriental + Woody Notes). Main notes include sandalwood and patchouli.

Woody -

• Woods Main notes include aromatic woods and vetiver.
• Mossy Woods (Woody + Oriental Notes). Main notes include oakmoss and amber.
• Dry Woods (Woody Notes). Main notes include dry woods and leather.
• Aromatic Fougère (Fresh Notes). Main notes include lavender and aromatic herbs. This universal fragrance family includes elements from different families: the freshness from the Citrus family, floral notes of lavender, the spicy-sweetness of a Floral Oriental, the ambery depth of an Oriental and the Mossy Woods warmth of sandalwood and oakmoss.

Fresh -

• Citrus (Woody + Fresh Notes). Main notes include bergamot and other citrus oils.
• Fruity (Fresh + Floral Notes). Main notes include berries and other non-citrus fruits.
• Green (Fresh + Floral Notes). Main notes include galbanum and green notes.
• Water (Fresh + Floral Notes). Main notes include marine and aquatic notes, generally from the chemical calone.

So...what scent do you prefer?

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What fragrances are you inclined to wear? Part One