How we describe the fragrance wheel (4 × 12)—and how that ties to the same SSIE vectors used in Wear Today.
Structured Scent Intelligence Engine (SSIE) scores every recommendation in 13 physical dimensions (0–100). Your filters and context shift a target vector; we compare it to twelve wheel presets (one per sub-family). The categories below are human-readable lenses aligned with those dimensions—not a separate catalog.
Each preset uses one main family (Floral, Fresh, Woody, Amber) and one of twelve sub-families—similar to common educational wheels—plus style facets for nuance. SSIE still ranks by the 13 physical dimensions; this layer is for navigation and copy.
Freshness, warmth, sweetness, dryness, powderiness, creaminess, woodiness, spiciness, greenness, density, airiness, projection, longevity.
A single floral note pushed forward—rose, jasmine, or iris as the star—often linear and legible.
Family
Floral · Soliflore
Style facets
Typical accords
How the engine reads this family
Powder and softness can rise with humidity; SSIE compares your context-adjusted vector to a preset that favors moderate projection.
Key dimensions
Mixed florals with lift—peony, muguet, or soft blends—transparent and often daytime-friendly.
Family
Floral · Bouquet
Style facets
Typical accords
How the engine reads this family
High airiness and moderate freshness match spring moods; the engine rewards presets that keep density low.
Key dimensions
Heirloom powders, cosmetics, or orris—sweetness is present but often folded into texture, not dessert.
Family
Floral · Powdery floral
Style facets
Typical accords
How the engine reads this family
Powder and sweetness thresholds matter for office vs evening; vectors emphasize powderiness and controlled projection.
Key dimensions
Sparkling citrus colognes and eaux—bergamot, lemon, neroli—high freshness, often shorter wear.
Family
Fresh · Citrus
Style facets
Typical accords
How the engine reads this family
Hot weather pushes freshness and greenness in the target vector; citrus presets align when you want upbeat clarity.
Key dimensions
Leaves, stems, galbanum, or tea—crisp, vegetal, and often unisex.
Family
Fresh · Green
Style facets
Typical accords
How the engine reads this family
Greenness and freshness lead; good match when avoiding heavy gourmand or loud projection.
Key dimensions
Watery, ozonic, or ‘clean rain’ accords—light, often office-safe when projection stays moderate.
Family
Fresh · Aquatic
Style facets
Typical accords
How the engine reads this family
Target vectors favor freshness, airiness, and capped projection; aligns with ‘clean’ impression filters.
Key dimensions
Cedar, sandalwood, or soft woods—structured and versatile from day to evening.
Family
Woody · Woods
Style facets
Typical accords
How the engine reads this family
Woodiness and dryness score strongly when mood or occasion calls for grounded presence.
Key dimensions
Oakmoss-style structure (classic or modern)—green bitterness, polish, often formal.
Family
Woody · Mossy / chypre
Style facets
Typical accords
How the engine reads this family
Balanced green and dry facets; engine checks density vs your ‘too heavy’ avoid flags.
Key dimensions
Vetiver-forward, smoky cedar, or lean woods—intellectual, dry, rarely sweet.
Family
Woody · Dry woods
Style facets
Typical accords
How the engine reads this family
High woodiness and dryness; pairs with introspective mood or formal contexts in the modifier stack.
Key dimensions
Spice cabinet warmth—cinnamon, pepper, clove—often over an amber or wood base.
Family
Amber / Oriental · Spicy
Style facets
Typical accords
How the engine reads this family
Spiciness and warmth rise in the preset vector; ‘too sweet’ avoid pulls the target away from gourmand overlap.
Key dimensions
Incense, frankincense, labdanum—meditative depth, often evening or cool weather.
Family
Amber / Oriental · Resinous
Style facets
Typical accords
How the engine reads this family
Density and warmth matter; the engine may caveat when your filters ask for airy or loud-avoiding profiles.
Key dimensions
Gourmand-leaning warmth—vanilla, tonka, soft lactones—often skin-close or cozy.
Family
Amber / Oriental · Vanilla / sweet
Style facets
Typical accords
How the engine reads this family
Sweetness and creaminess dominate; office or ‘too sweet’ avoids tighten the target vector accordingly.
Key dimensions