Because knowing your scent type is just as important as knowing your type-type.
Let’s be real, perfume shopping can feel 'out of touch'. Gourmand? Woody? Warm floral with a citrus top? Say what?
That’s where we come in. At The Roster, we’re all about making scent personal—like, dating-history-level personal. So we’ve broken down the most common fragrance families in a way that’s fun, easy to understand, and of course, matched with one of our signature scents.
Whether you’re perfume-obsessed or just starting your scent journey, here’s everything you need to know about fragrance families, and the Roster scent that fits yours.
Floral
Think soft, feminine, and classic. Floral fragrances are built around blooms like rose, jasmine, and magnolia. These are the scents you reach for when you want to feel like the main character in your own love story.
Try: The Perfect Gentleman
With notes of rose, honey, and magnolia, this scent is romantic without being too precious. It’s elegant and thoughtful....the kind of fragrance that turns heads, then lingers after you leave the room.
Wear it when: you're meeting someone’s parents, sipping wine at sunset, or walking slowly just because you can.
Gourmand
If you’ve ever smelled something and thought, “I want to eat that,” chances are it was a gourmand. These scents are warm, sweet, and edible in the best way- think vanilla, caramel, or tonka bean.
Try: The Dream Husband
This one smells like cozy mornings, warm hugs, and just a little bit of whipped cream. With rich vanilla and tonka bean, it’s comforting and addictive, like the kind of love that feels safe and delicious at the same time.
Wear it when: you’re journaling in your favorite hoodie, soft-launching a situationship, or ordering dessert first.
Woody
Woody scents are deep, grounded, and effortlessly cool. They usually feature notes like sandalwood, cedar, tobacco, and leather. There’s something a little rebellious and mysterious about them, and that’s exactly the point.
Try: The Rebel
With leather, tobacco, and cedarwood, The Rebel is the definition of “bad boy energy” in a bottle. It’s smoky, spicy, and just a little dangerous, but still somehow feels like home.
Wear it when: you’re stepping into your power, dressing for the plot twist, or ghosting the guy who didn’t get it.
Citrus / Aromatic
Bright, sparkling, and full of energy. Citrus and aromatic scents often use lime, bergamot, grapefruit, mint, or basil to create an uplifting, sunny profile. They’re perfect for warm weather or anytime you need a mood boost.
Try: The Gaslighter
Lime, sea salt, and a splash of margarita make this scent flirty, fun, and just a little wild. It smells like a rooftop first date you didn’t expect to love, but now you can’t stop thinking about it.
Wear it when: you're chasing golden hour, ordering another round, and dancing like no one's filming.
So, what’s your Scent type?
Knowing your fragrance family helps you shop smarter, layer better, and build a wardrobe of scents that actually match your lifestyle. And just like your dating life, your preferences may change. One day you’re floral and flirty, the next you’re wearing leather and deleting numbers.
The best part? You don’t have to choose just one. That’s why we made The Roster. So you can explore, mix, match, and fall in love with scents that feel like you.
A Beginner’s Guide to Fragrance Families (With Roster Matches, of Course)
Because knowing your scent type is just as important as knowing your type-type.
Let’s be real, perfume shopping can feel 'out of touch'. Gourmand? Woody? Warm floral with a citrus top? Say what?
That’s where we come in. At The Roster, we’re all about making scent personal—like, dating-history-level personal. So we’ve broken down the most common fragrance families in a way that’s fun, easy to understand, and of course, matched with one of our signature scents.
Whether you’re perfume-obsessed or just starting your scent journey, here’s everything you need to know about fragrance families, and the Roster scent that fits yours.
Floral
Think soft, feminine, and classic. Floral fragrances are built around blooms like rose, jasmine, and magnolia. These are the scents you reach for when you want to feel like the main character in your own love story.
Try: The Perfect Gentleman
With notes of rose, honey, and magnolia, this scent is romantic without being too precious. It’s elegant and thoughtful....the kind of fragrance that turns heads, then lingers after you leave the room.
Wear it when: you're meeting someone’s parents, sipping wine at sunset, or walking slowly just because you can.
Gourmand
If you’ve ever smelled something and thought, “I want to eat that,” chances are it was a gourmand. These scents are warm, sweet, and edible in the best way- think vanilla, caramel, or tonka bean.
Try: The Dream Husband
This one smells like cozy mornings, warm hugs, and just a little bit of whipped cream. With rich vanilla and tonka bean, it’s comforting and addictive, like the kind of love that feels safe and delicious at the same time.
Wear it when: you’re journaling in your favorite hoodie, soft-launching a situationship, or ordering dessert first.
Woody
Woody scents are deep, grounded, and effortlessly cool. They usually feature notes like sandalwood, cedar, tobacco, and leather. There’s something a little rebellious and mysterious about them, and that’s exactly the point.
Try: The Rebel
With leather, tobacco, and cedarwood, The Rebel is the definition of “bad boy energy” in a bottle. It’s smoky, spicy, and just a little dangerous, but still somehow feels like home.
Wear it when: you’re stepping into your power, dressing for the plot twist, or ghosting the guy who didn’t get it.
Citrus / Aromatic
Bright, sparkling, and full of energy. Citrus and aromatic scents often use lime, bergamot, grapefruit, mint, or basil to create an uplifting, sunny profile. They’re perfect for warm weather or anytime you need a mood boost.
Try: The Gaslighter
Lime, sea salt, and a splash of margarita make this scent flirty, fun, and just a little wild. It smells like a rooftop first date you didn’t expect to love, but now you can’t stop thinking about it.
Wear it when: you're chasing golden hour, ordering another round, and dancing like no one's filming.
So, what’s your Scent type?
Knowing your fragrance family helps you shop smarter, layer better, and build a wardrobe of scents that actually match your lifestyle. And just like your dating life, your preferences may change. One day you’re floral and flirty, the next you’re wearing leather and deleting numbers.
The best part? You don’t have to choose just one. That’s why we made The Roster. So you can explore, mix, match, and fall in love with scents that feel like you.