Welcolme to FindaScent, here you will find everything you will need to know about fragrances - how they are made, the chemicals involved, the fragrance families, how to pick a fragrance for that special occasion and plenty more. We have over 800 notes listed, 600 chemicals, 700 users have left a comment on their favourite or not so favourite fragrance as well as over 1600 actual fragraces listed with more added weekly.

This site has been a long time in the making. I started it back in 2001, but due to personal reasons, it was put on hold. It was resurrected in April 2024 after months of working around the clock. I hope you enjoy exploring FindaScent as much as I have enjoyed creating and reviving it.

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New - we have just added a price comparison feature, we crawl the most popular US fragrance sites - FragranceNet, Fragrance Outlet, FragranceX, Perfumania, Perfume.com, Sephora, The Perfume Shop USA, FragranceLovers.com, Strawberrynet, LaBelle Perfumes and MicroPerfumes and get their prices for each particular fragrance. If you would like to add your site then fire us an email, this is completely free. This can either be done by sending us a database at least every 2 weeks or allow us to spider your website, User-Agent FindaScentBot 1.0 must be allowed access if behind cloudflare or the likes. Only US based sites at this time, in the coming months we will be adding Europe stores.



Fragrance Families

Fragrance families categorize perfumes based on common characteristics, which can create a framework to help understand the diverse range of scents. Floral fragrances are epitomized by the essence of flowers which evoke elegance and femininity. Oriental scents blend warm, exotic notes like vanilla and spices, offering richness and sensuality. Fresh fragrances which often featuring citrus and herbal notes, evoke a clean and invigorating feel. Woody scents which are rooted in earthy notes like cedar and sandalwood, convey warmth and sophistication.
Aquatic Fragrance Family

Aquatic Fragrances

Aquatic scents, inspired by the freshness of the ocean, incorporate notes such as sea breeze and water accords, offering a crisp and revitalizing fragrance reminiscent of sea air.
Chypre Fragrance Family

Chypre Fragrances

Chypre fragrances, featuring a base of oakmoss, patchouli, and citrus, offer a sophisticated and timeless aroma with a hint of earthiness and a touch of citrus brightness.
Citrus Fragrance Family

Citrus Fragrances

Citrus fragrances, featuring notes of lemon, bergamot, and orange, exude a zesty and invigorating freshness, capturing the essence of sun-drenched orchards and vibrant summer days.
Oriental Fragrance Family

Oriental Fragrances

Oriental fragrances, rich in warmth and sensuality, blend exotic notes such as vanilla, amber, and spices, creating an opulent and seductive olfactory experience.

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Fragrance Notes

Fragrance notes are the main components that form the backbone of fragrances, they are carefully selected and blended to create a wide array of scents that appeal to our senses. These notes can be either derived from a natural source, such as flowers, fruits and spices or synthesized in a lab to achieve specific profiles or to mimic their natural countapart. The skill of perfumers lies in the ability combination of these diverse elements to produce a unique and captivating fragrance.
Amber Fragrance Note
Amber has a rich and sweet smell that evokes warmth, sensuality and sophistication. Often used in oriental perfumes.

Bergamot Fragrance Note
Bergamot is a citrus fruit that is widely used in the fragrance industry for its fresh, sweet and slightly spicy aroma.

Cardamom Fragrance Note
Cardamom is a spice that has been used for centuries. It is well known for its warm, spicy and slightly sweet scent that makes it a popular choice as a fragrance note.

Cedar Fragrance Note
Cedar which is also known as Cedrus, is known for its natural, woody scent, and is used in perfumery for its warm and slightly spicy notes.

Iris Fragrance Note
Iris adds a sophisticated, powdery and floral nuance to fragrances, and is known for its elegant and complex scent.

Jasmine Fragrance Note
Jasmine one of the most popular notes in perfumery, is at the heart of many floral fragrances.

Lavender Fragrance Note
A calming and tranquil sent and a timeless ingredient used in many modern fragrances.

Lemon Fragrance Note
Lemon is a zesty and tangy note that creates a sparkling and invigorating effect in fragrances, it is often paired with bergamot, orange or rose.

Lily of the Valley Fragrance Note
A sweet and romantic floral fragrance with a hint of citrusy freshness.

Mandarin Fragrance Note
A refreshing scent that is zesty, uplifting and sweet, with a hint of neroli.

Musk Fragrance Note
Musk adds warmth, depth, and sensuality to fragrances.

Neroli Fragrance Note
Neroli is a sweet, honeyed scent with a hint of spice.

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Fragrance Ingredients

The molecular backbone of perfumes and colognes, the actual 'ingredients' encompass a vast array of chemical compounds that provide the scents upon which fragrances are built. These ingredients range from naturally occurring organic compounds like terpenes and esters found in essential oils, to sophisticated synthetic molecules like aldehydes and musks engineered for their unique scent profiles.
2-Furfurylthiol Fragrance Note
Primarily used in fragrances to introduce warm, roasted, coffee-like nuances....

4-Ethylguaiacol Fragrance Note
Utilized in the formulation of perfumes to add depth with its smoky, spicy, woody, and vanilla-like ...

Acetate C-12 Fragrance Note
Frequently utilized to add a soft, clean, and slightly floral note to perfume compositions, suitable...

Diphenyl oxide Fragrance Note
Used in fragrances to impart a sweet, warm, and spicy aroma. It is valued for its ability to add dep...

Ethyl Lactate Fragrance Note
Often employed in delicate floral and fruity fragrances to add softness and a creamy layer without o...

Hexanoic Acid Fragrance Note
Rarely used in high concentrations due to its potent odor, it is occasionally added in trace amounts...

Isoamyl acetate Fragrance Note
This ester is a key ingredient in fruity fragrances, particularly those aiming to evoke tropical or ...

Maltol Fragrance Note
In perfumery, maltol is used to add sweetness and depth to fragrances, often in gourmand perfumes th...

Methyl Benzoate Fragrance Note
This compound is utilized in perfumery to impart a sweet, floral aroma to fragrances. It is valued f...

Methyl Salicylate Fragrance Note
Used in perfumery to impart a sweet, minty, and refreshing aroma. It is also employed in aromatherap...

Nerol Fragrance Note
Used to add a fresh, sweet floral note to perfumes, especially in floral and citrusy compositions, e...

Nootkatone Fragrance Note
Predominantly used to replicate or enhance the grapefruit scent in perfumes and colognes. Its refres...

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Fragrances

Here you will find an extensive array of scents that cater to diverse preferences and occasions. From designer brands like Chanel, Dior and Giorgio Armani to niche fragrance houses such as Byredo and Le Labo. We have also crawled the most popular fragrance stores and listed their prices for each fragrance if available, this is not a paid service or an affiliate program and any fragrance store is welcome to add their site to the list. Contact Us

Lastest Fragrances added to our Database

Y Intense Fragrance for
Men ( 2023)
Y Intense by Yves Saint Laurent for Men, launched in 2023, is a bolder, more powerful interpretation of the original...

La Nuit De L'homme Le Parfum Fragrance for
Men ( 2010)
La Nuit De L'homme Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is an intoxicating fragrance for men, enveloped in mystery and...

Absinth Fragrance for
Unisex ( 2007)
Absinth by Nasomatto is an intriguing and intoxicating fragrance, launched in 2007, that evokes the mystery and allure of the...

360 Collection Rose Fragrance for
Women ( 2017)
360 Collection Rose by Perry Ellis is a modern and enchanting fragrance for women that celebrates the timeless beauty of...

273 Fragrance for
Men ( 1989)
273 by Fred Hayman for Men, launched in 1989, is a timeless classic that captures the essence of sophistication and...

1 Million Royal Fragrance for
Men ( 2023)
1 Million Royal by Paco Rabanne is a bold, modern reimagination of the iconic 1 Million fragrance line, released in...

Amber Vanilla Fragrance for
Unisex ( 2024)
Amber Vanilla by The 7 Virtues is a rich and indulgent unisex fragrance that combines the depth of amber with...

Guilty Intense Fragrance for
Women ( 2022)
Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum Intense Pour Femme, launched in 2022, is a bold and sophisticated Amber Floral fragrance that...

L'eau Fragrance for
Women ( 2012)
L'eau by Chloe is a refreshing and elegant fragrance for women, launched in 2012. This delightful scent opens with a...

Gabrielle Fragrance for
Women ( 2017)
Gabrielle by Chanel is a radiant and luxurious fragrance for women, introduced in 2017. This exquisite scent opens with a...

Unforgivable Fragrance for
Men ( 2005)
Unforgivable by Sean John is a bold and sophisticated fragrance for men, introduced in 2005. This dynamic scent opens with...

Reb'l Fleur Fragrance for
Women ( 2010)
Reb'l Fleur by Rihanna, released in 2010, is an intoxicating and daring fragrance for women. The scent opens with a...

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