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