Scent Notes

Every Chickidee fragrance is built from notes: the individual ingredients you can pick out as a scent unfolds. Here is every note we use, what it smells like and where to find it.

How a fragrance unfolds

Top notes

The first impression. Light, bright notes like citrus and herbs that you notice straight away and that fade first.

Heart notes

The character of the scent. Florals, fruits and spices emerge once the top notes settle and carry the fragrance.

Base notes

The foundation. Woods, resins, musk and vanilla develop slowly, linger longest and give the scent its depth.

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Citrus

Bright, zesty and uplifting. Citrus notes are usually the first thing you smell, a sparkling opening that lifts the whole fragrance.

Fruity

Juicy, playful and full of colour, from tart berries to ripe orchard fruit.

  • AppleHeart note

    Apple

    Crisp, juicy and green, like biting into a just-picked apple.

    Found in Eden

  • BlackcurrantTop note

    Blackcurrant

    Also known as cassis: tart, dark and jammy with a green, leafy snap.

    Found in Cashmere Woods, Coconut Bloom

  • BlueberryTop note

    Blueberry

    Sweet, soft and gently tart, with a dusky berry depth.

    Found in Coconut Bloom

  • HuckleberryHeart note

    Huckleberry

    A wild cousin of the blueberry, sweet-tart and a little woodsy.

    Found in Raspberry Mint

  • RaspberryHeart note

    Raspberry

    Bright, tangy and sweet. In jammy form it turns rich and sticky-sweet.

    Found in Coconut Bloom, Raspberry Lemonade, Raspberry Mint, Tutti Frutti

  • Strawberry

    Strawberry

    Sweet, sunny and summery, the scent of ripe strawberries.

    Found in Tutti Frutti

  • Cherry

    Cherry

    Juicy, sweet and slightly almond-like.

    Found in Tutti Frutti

  • PeachHeart note

    Peach

    Velvety, juicy and soft, adding a creamy sweetness to florals.

    Found in Coconut Bloom, Joy

  • PlumTop note

    Plum

    Ripe and luscious. Black plum is deep and winey; mirabelle is golden, sweeter and honeyed.

    Found in Joy, Raspberry Mint

  • RhubarbHeart note

    Rhubarb

    Tart, green and fresh with a pink, sherbet-like sparkle.

    Found in Eden, Rhubarb Vanilla

Floral

The heart of perfumery. Floral notes bring softness, romance and character, from airy and fresh to rich and heady.

  • RoseTop & Heart note

    Rose

    The classic floral: velvety, romantic and softly powdery, sometimes with a fresh, dewy edge.

    Found in Alpine Air, Aura, Eden, Joy, Marshmallow Rose, Raspberry Mint, Sage & Sea Salt, Wild Lavender

  • JasmineHeart & Base note

    Jasmine

    Rich, heady and sensual, especially in the evening.

    Found in Aura, Joy, Marshmallow Rose, Sage & Sea Salt

  • FreesiaHeart note

    Freesia

    Light, airy and peppery-sweet, clean and fresh.

    Found in Joy

  • GardeniaHeart note

    Gardenia

    Creamy, lush and velvety, a rich white floral.

    Found in Halo

  • GeraniumHeart note

    Geranium

    Rosy, green and slightly minty, fresh and bright.

    Found in Solace

  • Iced PansyHeart note

    Iced Pansy

    A cool, delicate floral, softly sweet with a crisp, frosty feel.

    Found in Solace

  • Lily of the ValleyHeart note

    Lily of the Valley

    Also called muguet: dewy, green and delicately sweet, the essence of spring.

    Found in Amalfi Coast, Eden

  • OrrisHeart note

    Orris

    From the root of the iris: powdery, soft and elegant, with a hint of violet.

    Found in Vanilla Musk

  • TuberoseTop note

    Tuberose

    Creamy, intoxicating and opulent, one of perfumery's richest white flowers.

    Found in Eden

  • TulipTop note

    Tulip

    Fresh, green and subtle, a gentle, airy floral.

    Found in Eden

  • Ylang YlangHeart note

    Ylang Ylang

    Sweet, exotic and creamy, with hints of banana and custard.

    Found in Eden, Halo, Vanilla Musk

  • ElderflowerHeart note

    Elderflower

    Light, honeyed and fresh, like an English hedgerow in June.

    Found in Coconut Bloom

  • CarnationHeart note

    Carnation

    Spicy, clove-like and fresh, a floral with a warm twist.

    Found in Marshmallow Rose

  • Wild FlowerTop note

    Wild Flower

    A soft, sunny meadow bouquet, natural and carefree.

    Found in Cashmere Woods

Green & Herbal

Fresh-cut, aromatic and grounding. Herbs and green leaves add a natural, garden-fresh clarity.

  • LavenderTop & Heart note

    Lavender

    Herbal, clean and calming, with a soft floral sweetness.

    Found in Lavender & Sage, Vanilla Musk, Wild Lavender

  • SageTop & Heart note

    Sage

    Soft, earthy and aromatic, with a clean, slightly camphorous edge.

    Found in Amalfi Coast, Aura, Sage & Sea Salt

  • BasilHeart note

    Basil

    Green, sweet and peppery, fresh from the garden.

    Found in Amalfi Coast

  • ThymeHeart note

    Thyme

    Warm, herbal and gently spicy.

    Found in Amalfi Coast

  • Bay LeafBase note

    Bay Leaf

    Aromatic and slightly spicy, with a warm, herbal depth.

    Found in Amalfi Coast

  • MintTop note

    Mint

    Cool, crisp and invigorating. Spearmint is sweet; wild mint is greener and brighter.

    Found in Coconut Bloom, Raspberry Mint

  • EucalyptusHeart note

    Eucalyptus

    Clean, cooling and clarifying, a breath of fresh air.

    Found in Alpine Air

  • FernHeart note

    Fern

    Green, mossy and earthy, the smell of a cool woodland floor.

    Found in Lavender & Sage

  • Fig LeafHeart note

    Fig Leaf

    Green, milky and slightly woody, with a hint of creamy fig.

    Found in Raspberry Mint

  • GalbanumHeart note

    Galbanum

    An intensely green resin that smells of crushed leaves and snapped stems.

    Found in Solace

Fresh & Marine

Clean, airy and coastal: the feeling of sea spray and open skies.

Spice

Warm, glowing and a little exotic. Spices add depth, energy and a comforting warmth.

  • CardamomTop & Base note

    Cardamom

    Warm yet fresh, with a citrusy, eucalyptus-like lift.

    Found in Amalfi Coast, Amber Fire

  • CinnamonTop, Heart & Base note

    Cinnamon

    Sweet, warm and comforting, the spice of baking and winter evenings.

    Found in Amber Fire, Halo, Wild Lavender

  • CloveTop & Heart note

    Clove

    Rich, warm and slightly smoky, a festive spice.

    Found in Amber Fire, Wild Lavender

  • CuminTop note

    Cumin

    Warm, earthy and a little savoury, adding a sensual depth.

    Found in Amber Fire

  • Coriander SeedHeart note

    Coriander Seed

    Lightly spicy, citrusy and woody.

    Found in Solace

Sweet & Gourmand

Edible and indulgent. Gourmand notes are soft, sweet and irresistibly cosy.

Woods

Smooth, dry and grounding. Woods give a fragrance its backbone and help it linger.

  • SandalwoodBase note

    Sandalwood

    Creamy, smooth and softly milky, one of perfumery's most luxurious woods.

    Found in Amber Fire, Cashmere Woods, Eden, Halo, Joy, Raspberry Mint, Vanilla Musk

  • CedarwoodHeart & Base note

    Cedarwood

    Dry, clean and pencil-shaving fresh, a grounding woody note.

    Found in Amalfi Coast, Aura, Sage & Sea Salt, Solace, Vanilla Musk

  • PineTop & Base note

    Pine

    Fresh, resinous and green, a walk through a pine forest.

    Found in Cashmere Woods, Halo

  • Silver FirBase note

    Silver Fir

    Crisp, balsamic and wintry, with a clean evergreen freshness.

    Found in Solace

  • CypressHeart note

    Cypress

    Dry, green and aromatic, like Mediterranean cypress trees.

    Found in Amber Fire

  • RosewoodHeart note

    Rosewood

    Soft, woody and gently rosy.

    Found in Halo

  • VioletwoodHeart note

    Violetwood

    Green, powdery violet leaf wrapped in soft, smooth wood.

    Found in Amber Fire

  • Cashmere WoodBase note

    Cashmere Wood

    Soft, musky and cosy, like wrapping up in a favourite jumper.

    Found in Amber Fire

  • AmberwoodBase note

    Amberwood

    A warm, radiant blend of dry woods and golden amber.

    Found in Joy

  • VetiverBase note

    Vetiver

    Earthy, smoky and green, from the roots of a fragrant grass.

    Found in Eden, Solace

  • PatchouliBase note

    Patchouli

    Earthy, dark and rich, with a sweet, damp-woodland depth.

    Found in Amber Fire, Aura, Joy, Sage & Sea Salt, Wild Lavender

  • Charred LeavesTop note

    Charred Leaves

    Smoky, dry and autumnal, like a bonfire on a crisp evening.

    Found in Fortuity

  • TobaccoBase note

    Tobacco

    Warm, honeyed and slightly smoky, from dried tobacco leaf.

    Found in Solace

Amber, Resin & Musk

Rich, warm and long-lasting. These base notes wrap everything together and stay with you longest.