Choosing a perfume online is easier when you start with the kinds of scents you already enjoy. Do you love warm woods, fresh flowers or comforting vanilla? Use this guide to make a shortlist, then try your favourites on your skin before choosing your signature fragrance.
If you love woody and earthy fragrances
- Oud: deep, resinous and woody. A starting point if you prefer a rich fragrance with depth.
- Desert Orient: patchouli, sandalwood, amber and oriental musk. Explore this if you enjoy a combination of earthy, woody and warm notes.
- Bakhoor: warm woods blended with rose. A lovely option if you want woody character with a floral touch.
- Sandalwood: smooth, warm and woody.
- Patchouli: earthy, deep and woody.
Explore Bakhoor in different formats, including perfume oils and home fragrance. Choose the appropriate product for each use.
If you love floral fragrances
- Jasmine Damas: a rich jasmine floral fragrance.
- Jasmine Oriental: an expressive jasmine fragrance with an oriental character.
- Night Musk: a floral, jasmine-like fragrance.
- Rose: a classic floral fragrance capturing the scent of rose.
- Ylang Ylang: a fresh, citrusy floral fragrance.
If you enjoy flowers but want a warmer impression, compare a floral scent with Bakhoor or try a little Amber alongside your favourite floral oil.
If you love sweet and comforting scents
Vanilla Classic focuses on comforting vanilla. Vanilla Exotic combines vanilla with coconut for a creamier, tropical character. Compare them if you like vanilla but are unsure which direction to choose.
For a sweet fragrance with a woody dimension, try Vanilla Classic alongside a small amount of Oud. Our perfume oil layering guide explains how to begin.
If you prefer fresh or fruity fragrances
Green Apple is crisp, fresh and fruity. Fig combines fruity and woody character. Ylang Ylang offers a fresh, citrusy floral direction if you want to explore freshness beyond fruit.
Three ways to narrow your choice
- Choose a scent family. Start with woody, floral, sweet or fresh rather than trying everything at once.
- Compare two or three samples. Try each one separately so you can notice its character.
- Wear it through your usual day. Revisit the scent after it settles and later on. Choose the one you enjoy returning to, rather than judging only its first impression.
Fragrance is personal, and how strongly you notice it can vary with the amount applied and your skin. A scent description is a useful starting point; sampling helps you decide what suits you.
Choose your format
Perfume oil samples help you explore before committing. Our roll-on perfume oils offer a convenient application format, while dropper perfume oils let you dispense a small amount. Prefer a spray? Browse our perfume sprays and check the available scent options.
You do not have to choose just one signature fragrance. You might enjoy a fresh floral on some days and warm woods or vanilla on others.