Fragrances can be classified by certain olfactive families, or themes, or accords. In this guide I will briefly discuss the various themes.
Ambery Fragrances, formerly known as Oriental:
The term Oriental was originally used to describe fragrances which are warm, spicy, intense, heady and are the longest lasting type of women’s perfumes. As of July 2021, The Fragrance Foundation and The Council of British Society of Perfumers have both made a decision to stop using “Oriental” as a fragrance descriptor with immediate effect because the term is perceived as Eurocentric and as such is both outdated and derogatory. Henceforth, all fragrances that were once termed as Oriental are now being replaced with the term “Amber/Ambery”, this updated verbiage reflects the inclusiveness, diversity, equity and respect of Asian heritage. The world of fragrance is always evolving and its language should always go along with these changes.
Ambery Fragrances, formerly known as Oriental:
The term Oriental was originally used to describe fragrances which are warm, spicy, intense, heady and are the longest lasting type of women’s perfumes. As of July 2021, The Fragrance Foundation and The Council of British Society of Perfumers have both made a decision to stop using “Oriental” as a fragrance descriptor with immediate effect because the term is perceived as Eurocentric and as such is both outdated and derogatory. Henceforth, all fragrances that were once termed as Oriental are now being replaced with the term “Amber/Ambery”, this updated verbiage reflects the inclusiveness, diversity, equity and respect of Asian heritage. The world of fragrance is always evolving and its language should always go along with these changes.
