The classification of fragrance families by odor type, such as floral, citrus, chypre, leathery, etc., that owe their characteristics to their famous fragrance ancestors and have a family history or genealogy. Major innovations and departures from the traditional odor types can spawn a whole new classification to add to the fragrance family tree.
Genealogy of Fragrance
Frederic Jacques
Trained in Grasse at the world-renowned École de Parfumerie de Roure (now Givaudan), Frederic Jacques has led the development of iconic fragrances launched by luxury houses like Hermès, Armani, Ralph Lauren, Thierry Mugler and many others since the 1980s. In 2017, guided by a bold manifesto, he founded The Society of Scent to be a rare refuge of truly masterful perfumery. Armed with sharp aesthetic instincts and a rigorous technical training, he hopes to restore the not-so-lost art of transporting the soul and moving the senses.