nonfloral

Lacking flower elements

Nonfloral describes things not derived from or related to flowers.

Perfumes and scents are often categorized as floral or nonfloral: a nonfloral fragrance with notes of sandalwood and musk.

The term appears in discussions of honey varieties, where nonfloral sources include honeydew from aphids rather than flower nectar.

plain

unadorned

Lacking decoration or ornament

unembellishedWithout decorative additions
starkSevere and unadorned
austereSeverely simple and unadorned

bare · minimalist · spartan · undecorated · unornamented · simple · clean · uncluttered · streamlined · understated

design

geometric

Relating to mathematical shapes

abstractCondensed version of text
stripedHaving contrasting bands
plaidWoven crisscross pattern

paisley · chevron · polka-dot · checkered · tartan · herringbone · houndstooth · damask · toile · ikat

scent

musk

Animal-derived fragrance base

amberHardened ancient tree secretion
sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
cedarDurable, fragrant conifer

vanilla · spice · citrus · bergamot · patchouli · vetiver · oud · incense · woodsy · earthy

Opposites

floral presence

nonfloralfloral

Of or like blooms

flowery · flowered · botanical · blossomy · blooming

Family

floral, flora, florist, floristry, flower, flowers, flowery, flowering, flowered

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