The Fragrance Wheel and our Folk Perfumes

The Fragrance Wheel and our Folk Perfumes

When it comes to understanding fragrance, few tools are as illuminating as the Michael Edwards Fragrance Wheel—a visual guide that maps the intricate relationships between scent families. From delicate florals to grounded woods, airy citrus to sultry orientals, this wheel helps demystify the art of perfume by organizing it into a spectrum of aromatic experiences. (image copyright Michael Edwards)

At Wildfolk & Whimsy, we use this tool not just as a reference, but as a way to celebrate the full range of emotion, memory, and nature woven into each of our handcrafted folk perfumes.

Our collection of 39 artisan scents spans nearly every section of the wheel, reflecting the layered beauty of the natural world and the soulful stories we love to tell. You’ll find timeless florals like Gardenia and Vintage Lilac, rich woody blends like Tobacco Flower and Wildwood, and sensual, resinous orientals like Eldritch and Gypsy. Newer creations like Moss & Petals live in the Chypre family—where earthy mosses meet soft florals for something deeply rooted and quietly elegant. Whether you’re drawn to the brightness of citrus, the hush of green leaves, or the complexity of incense and spice, this wheel helps guide you to the scents that feel most like home.

Floral Family (Floral, Soft Floral, Floral Oriental)

American Lavender – Soft Floral

Appalachian Summer – Floral

Gardenia – Floral

Hidden Wisteria – Floral

Midnight Jasmine – Floral

Mountain Violet – Floral

Ophelia – Soft Floral

Orange Blossom – Soft Floral

Resilient Rose – Floral

Rhiannon – Floral

Shenandoah Strawberry – Fruity Floral

Southern Magnolia – Floral

Sweet Briar – Floral

Vintage Lilac – Soft Floral

Wild Grace – Soft Floral

Woven Kin – Soft Floral

 

Fresh Family (Citrus, Water, Green, Fruity)

Carolina Peach – Fruity

Cumberland Hymn – Green/Soft Floral

Lemon Drop – Citrus

Sunshine & Linen – Green/Fresh

Sweet Tea – Citrus/Aromatic

The Perfect Vanilla – Fruity Gourmand (Fresh-Oriental Bridge)

Weeping Willow – Green

Wildflower Honey – Green/Fruity Floral

 

Woody Family (Dry Woods, Mossy Woods, Woody Oriental)

Black Balsam – Mossy Woods

Haint’s Hollow – Woody Oriental

Moonflower – Woody Oriental

Patchouli – Dry Woo

Sandalwood – Woods

Tobacco Flower – Mossy Woods

Wayfaring Stranger – Dry Woods

Wildwood – Mossy Woods

Moss & Petals – Traditional Chypre

 

Oriental Family (Soft Oriental, Oriental, Woody Oriental)

Bohemian Spice – Oriental

Lilith- Oriental

Eldritch – Soft Oriental

Gypsy – Soft Oriental

Oh Darlin’ – Floral Oriental

Silver Springs – Oriental Chypre


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