Soft Floral
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At a glance
Powdery, soft floral compositions built on iris-like notes, aldehydes, and light musks — a subtler counterpart to bright, freshly-cut floral scents, per Michael Edwards' Fragrance Wheel.
Powdery florals softened with aldehydes and light musks, leaning toward iris rather than freshly cut petals. Chanel No. 5 (1921) is the reference point for the whole style — its famous aldehyde overdose is what gives soft florals their sparkling, abstract quality.