FRAGRANCE CATEGORIES GUIDE

Discover the Perfect Scent for Your Home

At Cannelo Studio, we believe a fragrance doesn’t just scent a room—it transforms spaces, evokes emotions, and creates memories.

This complete guide will help you understand each fragrance category so you can easily find the aroma that best fits your lifestyle, your home, and the moments you want to elevate.

 

🌲 WOODY

Woody scents evoke the warmth of nature, forests, and earthy woods. Notes like cedar, pine, sandalwood, oak, and vetiver create fragrances that feel grounding, warm, and enveloping.

What they create:

  • A cozy, earthy atmosphere
  • A sense of stability and calm
  • A sophisticated, natural ambiance

Aroma profile: warm, earthy, smoky, or creamy depending on the wood.

Best for: living rooms, offices, bedrooms, and cozy corners.

Perfect for: people who love natural, minimalist, warm-wood aromas.

 

🍬 SWEET

Sweet fragrances feature warm gourmand notes like vanilla, caramel, marshmallow, and ripe fruits. They are comforting, soft, and irresistibly cozy.

What they create:

  • A warm, welcoming home environment
  • A comforting, bakery-like vibe
  • Emotional warmth and softness

Aroma profile: creamy, sugary, smooth, and enveloping.

Best for: bedrooms, living rooms, nighttime relaxation.

Perfect for: those who love cozy, dessert-like aromas.


🌸 FLORAL

Floral scents are timeless and elegant, inspired by roses, jasmine, peonies, violets, lavenders, and more. They offer freshness, sophistication, and delicate beauty.

What they create:

  • A naturally fresh atmosphere
  • A romantic and soothing environment
  • A bright and elegant mood

Aroma profile: delicate, soft, fresh, or exotic depending on the flower.

Best for: bathrooms, bedrooms, self-care spaces.

Perfect for: lovers of classic, soft, feminine elegance.


🍓 FRUITY

Fruity fragrances are vibrant and juicy, featuring notes like apple, berries, peach, mango, pineapple, or grape. They are playful, energetic, and refreshing.

What they create:

  • A lively and uplifted mood
  • A clean, bright, modern environment
  • A cheerful and sweet atmosphere

Aroma profile: juicy, sweet, sparkling, or tropical.

Best for: kitchens, creative spaces, kids’ rooms, offices.

Perfect for: those who want something fresh, fun, and full of flavor.

 

🌶️ SPICY

Spicy scents include cinnamon, clove, ginger, pepper, or nutmeg. They are warm, intense, aromatic, and full of character.

What they create:

  • Cozy fall and winter vibes
  • Warmth and depth in a room
  • A festive or comforting mood

Aroma profile: warm, sweet-spicy, bold.

Best for: fall/winter seasons, living rooms, holiday decor.

Perfect for: fans of strong, warm, and inviting fragrances.


🍋 CITRUS

Citrus fragrances include lemon, orange, grapefruit, lime, and mandarin. They are bright, clean, refreshing, and uplifting.

What they create:

  • A burst of energy
  • A clean and airy atmosphere
  • A vibrant and refreshing home environment

Aroma profile: sparkling, fresh, juicy.

Best for: bathrooms, kitchens, workspaces, mornings.

Perfect for: anyone who loves fresh, invigorating scents.


🌿 HERBAL

Herbal scents draw inspiration from aromatic herbs like rosemary, mint, basil, sage, and thyme. They are natural, calming, green, and refreshing.

What they create:

  • A spa-like ambiance
  • Calmness and clarity
  • A fresh and botanical mood

Aroma profile: green, aromatic, clean.

Best for: meditation rooms, bathrooms, self-care routines.

Perfect for: lovers of natural wellness and earthy simplicity.


🌊 AQUATIC

Aquatic fragrances evoke water, gentle rain, clean air, and ocean breezes. They are light, calm, airy, and refreshing.

What they create:

  • A peaceful, breezy environment
  • A sense of clarity and purity
  • A cool and refreshing feel

Aroma profile: clean, watery, airy.

Best for: bathrooms, offices, summer months.

Perfect for: those who want soft, clean, relaxing aromas.


🍰 GOURMAND

Gourmand scents mimic delicious desserts and foods like coffee, chocolate, cookies, honey, and baked goods. They are indulgent, warm, sweet, and comforting.

What they create:

  • A cozy, homey atmosphere
  • A sweet and inviting environment
  • A sense of comfort and nostalgia

Aroma profile: sugary, creamy, caramelized, toasted.

Best for: winter, living rooms, kitchens, cozy nights in.

Perfect for: people who adore dessert-like, warm, “edible” scents.


🌱 EARTHY

Earthy fragrances bring the aroma of soil, moss, damp earth, and forest floor. They are natural, grounding, bohemian, and calming.

What they create:

  • A deeply rooted, stable atmosphere
  • A connection to nature
  • A serene, grounding environment

Aroma profile: damp, woody, natural.

Best for: cozy corners, offices, boho-style homes.

Perfect for: lovers of rustic, organic, earthy aromas.

 

🚬 TOBACCO

Tobacco fragrances are rich, warm, and sophisticated, often paired with vanilla, leather, amber, or wood.

What they create:

  • An elegant, refined atmosphere
  • Warmth and intimacy
  • A deep, luxurious feel

Aroma profile: sweet, smoky, warm, refined.

Best for: offices, reading corners, evening spaces.

Perfect for: people who enjoy warm, masculine, luxurious scents.

 

👜 LEATHER

Leather fragrances capture the smell of soft leather goods, vintage chairs, or new handbags. They are rustic, chic, and sharp.

What they create:

  • A classy, premium mood
  • A sophisticated and bold environment
  • A warm yet modern feel

Aroma profile: smoky, polished, rich.

Best for: offices, living rooms, high-end decor.

Perfect for: those who love bold, luxurious, masculine-leaning scents.

 

🔥 RESINOUS

Resinous fragrances include incense, myrrh, benzoin, and rich amber resins. They are warm, deep, mystical, and spiritual.

What they create:

  • A meditative, peaceful space
  • A warm and soulful ambiance
  • A sense of depth and tranquility

Aroma profile: smoky, warm, sweet-resinous.

Best for: meditation rooms, evening routines, spiritual spaces.

Perfect for: people who enjoy depth, mystery, and rich aromas.

 

🌿 GREEN

Green fragrances smell like fresh leaves, cut grass, stems, and natural greenery. They are bright, clean, lively, and refreshing.

What they create:

  • A fresh and vibrant environment
  • A natural, lively atmosphere
  • A sense of clarity and renewal

Aroma profile: herbal, crisp, natural.

Best for: kitchens, bright rooms, morning routines.

Perfect for: people who love nature and freshness.


🌬️ MINTY

Minty fragrances include peppermint, spearmint, eucalyptus, and wintergreen. They are cool, refreshing, awakening, and clarifying.

What they create:

  • A clean and revitalized environment
  • Mental clarity
  • Instant freshness

Aroma profile: cool, fresh, uplifting.

Best for: bathrooms, offices, morning routines.

Perfect for: those who love crisp, energizing scents.


🏖️ COASTAL

Coastal fragrances evoke the beach, warm sand, salty air, and soft ocean waves. They are relaxing, breezy, and peaceful.

What they create:

  • A calm, beachy environment
  • Freedom and relaxation
  • A soft and refreshing ambiance

Aroma profile: salty, airy, clean.

Best for: bathrooms, bright living rooms, summer decor.

Perfect for: beach lovers and those who enjoy serene spaces.


✨ AMBER

Amber scents are warm, rich, sweet-resinous, and luxurious. They combine resins with a hint of vanilla or spice, creating sensual, deep, and elegant fragrances.

What they create:

  • A warm and sophisticated atmosphere
  • A cozy and intimate environment
  • A luxurious, inviting mood

Aroma profile: warm, sweet-resinous, velvety.

Best for: evenings, living rooms, bedrooms.

Perfect for: those who love deep, elegant, comforting aromas.


Not sure where to start? Try this quick guide:

If you want…

  • Freshness: Citrus / Aquatic / Minty / Green
  • Warmth & coziness: Sweet / Gourmand / Amber
  • Elegance: Floral / Amber / Tobacco
  • Natural vibes: Woody / Herbal / Earthy
  • Intensity: Spicy / Leather / Resinous