floral fragrance

Bouquet's sweet smell

Floral fragrance is a scent derived from or reminiscent of flowers.

The term appears in perfumery, where floral notes form one of the major fragrance families, and in describing soaps, candles, and other scented products: The room spray has a light floral fragrance.

The phrase often implies something pleasant and traditionally feminine.

Related

jasmine · rose · rose garden · terpenes · violet · petals · magnolia · headspace · essential oils · honeysuckle · night blooming · blossom · tuberose · potpourri · bouquet garni · lilac · aromatherapy · heady

Categories
Opposites
scent family classification

floral fragrancemusk

Animal-derived fragrance base

oud · patchouli · sandalwood · vetiver · earthy smell

scent character/weight

floral fragrancebase notes

Perfume's final, lasting accords

pleasantness/aesthetic quality

floral fragrancestench

Powerfully offensive odor

stink · reek · foul odor · malodor · noxious fumes

Family

flower, fragrant, fragrance, floral

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G