Oriental scents are a classic and popular category of fragrances known for their warm, sensual, and exotic notes. They are composed of a variety of ingredients such as precious woods, vanilla, spices, and musk, which transport the wearer to distant parts of the globe. Some common materials found in oriental fragrances include patchouli, amber, mint, tonka bean, vanilla, coumarin, labdanum, and resins such as benzoin and frankincense
. These scents are often associated with a rich and deep olfactory experience, and they have a long history in perfumery. While the term "oriental" has been criticized for its problematic implications, it continues to be used as an official classification in the perfume world