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A practical family map
| Family | Typical impression | Common pairing direction |
|---|---|---|
| Amber | Warm, resinous, enveloping | Citrus, woods, spice |
| Aromatic | Herbal, fresh, botanical | Citrus, green, woods |
| Citrus | Bright, zesty, clean | Floral, woods, gourmand |
| Floral | Petal-like, soft to lush | Green, citrus, amber |
| Fruity | Juicy, sweet, playful | Floral, green, gourmand |
| Gourmand | Edible, bakery-like, sweet | Citrus, spice, woods |
| Green | Leafy, grassy, crisp | Floral, citrus, aromatic |
| Marine | Airy, watery, salty | Citrus, floral, woods |
| Woody | Dry, earthy, forest-like | Amber, citrus, aromatic |
How HMB uses fragrance families
HMB currently organizes its shop across nine families: amber, aromatic, citrus, floral, fruity, gourmand, green, marine and woody. That makes the family system especially useful when navigating its Fragrance Flights or individual wax melts.
Use families as a starting point, not a formula
Two fragrances from the same family can still smell very different. Treat family labels as navigation. Test the actual scents before deciding whether a combination works for you.
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