Fragrances generally fit into one of four families: floral, oriental, woody or fresh. But when you find a scent that blurs the lines between two of the groups? That’s where the magic happens.
And while fruity florals and spicy woods are the most popular of the hybrid categories, we think it’s time the floriental fragrance family got the attention it deserves.
And while ‘floriental’ may sound like it could be the name of a Game of Thrones character, the fragrance family itself is quite spectacular.
Part floral, part oriental, it’s a category ideal for those who like to mix the sweet and the spicy, as opposed to the sweet and sweet combo of fruity and floral, or the spice on spice mix of orientals and woods. Floriental fragrances offer the best of both olfactory worlds.
So what exactly counts as a floriental scent, you ask? They tend to mix classic floral notes like rose, gardenia or peony with sensual ones of amber and vanilla – part sweet, part spicy, all around stunning.
Here are the floriental fragrances bound to convince you to get in on the goodness.
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Aerin
Aerin Amber Musk EDP ($180, esteelauder.com.au)
A classic and comforting take on the floriental family, this spritz features hearty notes of rose and musk.
Beyoncé
It opens super floral with orchid and magnolia, but soon dries down into a tonka bean and honeysuckle hybrid.
Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Nuit Blanche
A cooler take on its sweeter predessecor, its mix is made up of peony and coriander over a vanilla and musk base.
Lush
Rose may get top billing, but this isn’t just another through-and-through floral – the basil steers it clear of girly territory.
Diptyque
Diptyque Ofresia EDT ($184, mecca.com.au)
A femme (but not too femme) fusion of freesia and pepper, it’s perfect for anyone after an unconventional floral.
Comme Des Garcons
Comme Des Garcons Floriental EDP ($139, mecca.com.au)
You know this one’s a true floriental – it’s in the name. Built around the Cistus flower, it blends floral notes with vetiver and incense.
Love rich orientals, not flowers. Only Indian jasmine. Musk, vanilla and ambers for the base, perhaps touch of oud too , yes. Unsure of these listed though.
Black Opium is such a beautiful fragrance, but it doesn’t suit me. I’m thinking that the Aerin Amber Musk would. I’m heading into the city on Friday, so I’ll go and test it.
Would love to smell the Diptyque. Sounds intriguing
Absolutely love Floral Fragrances would like to try Comme Des Garcons Floriental sounds like it would be beautiful to wear.
The Aerin perfume is gorgeous, I love Oriental fragrances, they last longer too.
I haven’t tried any of these but they sound interesting .
Comme Des Garcon sounds truly beautiful. I like a heavier perfume mix in cooler weather. My new obsession Gabrielle by Chanel is such a rich creamy floral, I think it fits into this category.
I love florientals so these perfumes sound so good!
Some lovely sounding perfumes
The YSL BLACK OPIUM FLORAL SHOCK would fit into this oriental floral category perfectly
I would change for a different scent from season to season
I don’t mind floral fragrances but some can be too strong for my liking
I love orientals & florientals, providing there are no rose notes because they trigger a migraine.
Ive got one of the Beyonce Scents and its really lovely. I would love to try this one also.
I can't work out which family I like best, I have lots I like and I think they spread all over the place!
I'd like to vist my local Lush store soon and check out their new rosey scents.
Floriental by CDG is on my shopping list for Autumn. It's very much a cool weather and chenille scent. If you love Portrait of a Lady, you'll love Floriental.
These all look beautiful but I have to be careful so many perfumes give me headaches now. I tend to go for fresh citrus scents.
I haven't used any of these yet but will go and have a look
I am not sure if any of these appeal to me excpet black opium Nuit, and I already have black opium which may be too similar for such a big investment!
These fragrances sound interesting. I’ve only ever tried Beyoncé heat and I remember that I used to like it.
The YSL one sounds amazing!
I went to a perfume party once (similar format to a Tupperware party) and boy oh boy did I have a huge headache by the end of the night, as did most of the guests.
I can't handle perfume (headaches, nausea) but I think some of the bottles are very pretty
I like Aerin perfumes
I hear the black opium is really nice.
Aerin Amber Musk absolutely delivers in the sexy, sensual stakes. It hugs close to the skin, but longevity is amazing. Not a fan of Imogen Rose from Lush. Far too Nanny and powdery for me. I felt like sneezing often. I much prefer, if I'm going to Rose Town, a cleaner, lemony rose fragrance.
Haven't tried any of them , but I would love to.
Floral fragrance tends to give me headaches and hayfever.
I can't stand floral scents they always give me a headache. But the bottles look nice!
Hi rose, I would love to try the Lancome perfume I heard so much about it.
I just wanted to let you know that Mecca brought back the Sol de Janeiro bum bum jet set that has the body mist. It is such a great value for money.
I do like the oriental scents more, they last longer and has more uniqueness in them. I love musk it is my ultimate fragrance. Especially the musk that comes from the middle east it is really organic and pure.
I used the Abdul Samad Quraishi perfumes, it is such a niche brand, like Amouage, very high-end. And their musk is top-notch, I mean lasts for days I missed it so much.
These all look lovely. I have tried Beyonce Heat and it's not my favourite, but a lovely scent nonetheless.
Floriental fragrances sound like something I would wear, I love jasmine, but I wasn't a fan of Heat, might try the others.
I do love the new Opium which is much less overpowering than the original. I have the Aerin in Waterlily which is absolutely divine. Its my extra special occasion perfume due to the price tag.
My friend has the Beyonce one and I love stealing it. He is a boy so it is unisex.
Wouldn't mind trying a couple of these. I have tried Beyonce Heat and Black Opium which is gorgeous.
I love florally scents!
Beyonce's fragrances are always at the top no matter how cheap and readily available they are, theyre fantastic scents love them and her
Not for me.
Fresh is best for me, but I would be interested to know what these florientals smell like. Downside of fresh is the scent doesn't last too long, so I am always putting on more and more.
helpful article, I like reading about fragrances all-day.
Black Opium will be the Christmas gift to myself this year.
I have Beyonce Heat. It's really good like the other Beyonce perfumes.
love the Beyonce bottle
Sounds nice. Will have to try it.
Would have to use a sample in store as perfumes smell different on everyone. Some nice sounding perfumes to try. Thanks for the suggestions.
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I like the sound of this combination.
Black Opium by YSL is really nice