Earthy perfumes

The earthy accord is a scent family that describes dark, natural smells such as damp soil after rain, roots, mushrooms and the forest floor. It gives a fragrance a grounded, mineral and rooty base.

Vetiver and patchouli are its best-known materials, while orris root, oakmoss and geosmin, the molecule behind the smell of wet earth, also contribute. Earthy notes usually sit in the base and help with longevity. They pair well with woods, moss, green notes and smoky accords. Because the character is calm and mature, earthy fragrances suit autumn, rainy days and cool evenings, though lighter versions are easy to wear during the day.

The Earthy accord appears in 21,244 perfumes in the Fisfis catalogue. Below are the most popular scents where it leads.