Fragrance Note Guide – Polish-English Edition

Understand the language of scent with Luxure Parfumes

Each perfume tells a story composed of three acts: top, heart and base notes. But within those, the real essence lies in the fragrance notes – specific scent types that define the character of a perfume. Below you’ll find a list of the most common fragrance notes with their Polish names, English equivalents and short descriptions, to help you explore the world of perfumery.

 Floral (Kwiatowy)

Soft or intense – floral notes are the heart of many feminine compositions.

 Citrus (Cytrusowy)

Fresh and energizing – lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, ideal for summer.

 Green (Zielony)

Leafy, herbal notes inspired by grass, tea, or crushed stems.

 Fruity (Owocowy)

Juicy, sweet or tangy – adds a playful, youthful touch.

 Marine / Watery (Morski / Wodny)

Cool, fresh, airy – inspired by water, sea breeze, rain.

 Fresh (Świeży)

Light and clean, often blended with citrus, mint or aquatic notes.

 Gourmand (Jadalny)

Edible sweetness – vanilla, caramel, chocolate, praline.

 Powdery (Pudrowy)

Soft and dry – iris, heliotrope, reminiscent of cosmetics.

 Sweet (Słodki)

Sugary, pleasant, comforting – common in gourmand scents.

 Rose / Rosy (Różany)

Romantic and elegant – from dewy rose petals to darker accords.

 Spicy / Warm Spicy (Korzenny)

Warm spices – cinnamon, cardamom, clove, star anise.

 Peppery / Spicy (Pikantny)

Sharp and edgy – often black or pink pepper.

 Aromatic (Aromatyczny)

Herbal and green – lavender, rosemary, sage.

 Woody (Drzewny)

Deep, elegant – cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli.

 Musky (Piżmowy)

Warm and sensual – skin-like, clean or animalic.

 Aldehydic (Aldehydowy)

Soapy, sparkling, elegant – found in many classic compositions.

 Fougere / Fern (Fougere / Paprociowy)

Herbal-woody blend – lavender, oakmoss, coumarin.

 Chypre (Szyprowy)

Elegant, slightly dry – with oakmoss, patchouli and citrus.

 Oriental / Ambery (Orientalny)

Warm, rich, sensual – with amber, resins and spices.

 Vanilla (Waniliowy)

Sweet and creamy – a comforting, sensual base note.

 Summary

Knowing the names of fragrance notes helps you better understand and describe any scent.

At Luxure Parfumes, we believe that perfumes are more than just aromas – they are emotion, memory and identity. We hope this guide brings you closer to the fascinating language of scent.