How to Choose a Floral Perfume That Fits Your Style

    Erin Walton

    Timeless, elevated, and beloved. Floral perfumes are a wonderful choice, but with so many variations, finding your floral pick can feel like searching for a single bloom in an entire garden. With a variety of note options, floral perfumes can range from light and airy to rich and expressive. Voluspa has an array of handcrafted floral eau de parfum that weave classic florals with unexpected notes that feel entirely fresh. This will serve as your guide to navigating the world of floral perfumes, including scent profiles, finding a fit, and maybe discovering something new— such as the latest edition to our perfume collection, Petal & Pair.

    Understanding Floral Perfumes

    Let's start with the basics. What is a floral fragrance composed of?

    A floral perfume is built around the beauty of flowers, such as rose, jasmine, neroli, and countless others. Within the floral fragrance family, scents can fall into different categories. Floral fresh scents, such as Neroli Sunbath, are light and airy and often lifted by citrus or green notes. Fruity floral perfumes like Peachy Queen blend blooms with notes such as peach or coconut. Another category is warm florals, such as Petal & Pair, that combine notes of sweet pear, jasmine petals, and cocoa powder for a modern take on a timeless category.

    How to Pick a Floral Perfume

    Finding your floral style starts with listening to what you're naturally drawn to. Some florals are warm and enveloping, layered with vanilla or musk for depth. Others are light and airy, built for mornings and easy days. Think about how you want to feel when you wear it, and let that guide you. Notice which scents make you pause, and which ones you reach for again. A great floral perfume reveals itself slowly, and the one that blends with your skin chemistry is the one worth keeping.

    Meet the Floral Fragrances

    Torn between which floral perfume fits your style? See below for a breakdown of our scents:

    Rosalie
    Ruffle some petals and arch those stems.
    Key Notes: Pink Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry
    Fragrance Family: Floral

    Neroli Sunbath
    Bathe in the sunlight's gaze and manifest the journey ahead.
    Key Notes: Solar-Powered Citrus, Neroli, Golden Amber
    Fragrance Family: Floral Fresh

    Peachy Queen
    It is a good day to be a Peachy Queen.
    Key Notes: Golden Peach, Tuberose, Coconut Water
    Fragrance Family: Fruity Floral

    Petal & Pair
    Life is sweeter when traveling in pairs.
    Key Notes: Sweet Pear, Jasmine Petals, and Cocoa Powder
    Fragrance Family: Warm Floral

    These floral picks feel balanced, yet versatile with the notes they are composed of. Adding a floral perfume to your scent wardrobe is the perfect addition for elevated everyday wear or scent layering.

    Floral perfumes are diverse and personal. The 'right' one isn't the most popular or classic, but it's simply the one that feels most like you. Voluspa blends the timeless elegance of florals with unexpected, yet delightful notes that keep your fragrance wardrobe fresh. Whether your style is fresh, warm, or fruity, there is a floral waiting to be your next favorite scent.

    Still unsure of which perfume is your next go-to? Take the Eau De Parfum Quiz for a personalized recommendation.