Yellow Floral

Yellow floral is the name given to the scent of yellow flowers such as mimosa, ylang-ylang, narcissus, freesia and broom. Yellow floral perfumes are sunny and soft, usually powdery or honeyed, and warmer in tone than crisp white florals.

What you will smell

Mimosa is fluffy, powdery and lightly almond-like. Ylang-ylang is creamy and banana-like. Narcissus is greener, with a hay and leather facet. What they share is a pollen-rich, golden warmth.

Where you will find it

Yellow floral accords appear in powdery musks, spring bouquets, green florals and amber florals, often with honey, iris, vanilla or sandalwood underneath.

When to wear it

These fragrances suit spring and mild days best, when their gentle warmth reads as fresh and cheerful. Choose a yellow floral if you want a flower scent that feels comforting instead of sharp or soapy.