When choosing a professional room fragrance, three criteria matter: its olfactory family (the message sent to visitors), its pyramid of notes (how it evolves over time) and its refill format (compatibility with your diffuser).
This guide complements our article on choosing your professional fragrance diffuser . The diffuser offers a more targeted alternative to our range of aerosol air fresheners . The diffuser determines how the fragrance is dispersed, and the fragrance determines how your customers, visitors, or staff experience it. It details the 39 room fragrances and 6 floor cleaners in the Prodifa catalog, including their top, middle, and base notes, as well as refill sizes. Voussert has been supporting hygiene professionals since 1981: discover the Prodifa range and our professional air fresheners on the website.
How to read a fragrance pyramid: top, middle, and base notes
An olfactory pyramid describes the three phases of a perfume: the top notes, perceived first, the middle notes, which give it its character, and the base notes, which establish the lasting atmosphere of the room.
Top notes: the first impression
Top notes are the most volatile: they are the ones you perceive when entering a room. In the Prodifa catalogue, they are dominated by citrus fruits: bergamot is the top note in 14 of the 39 perfumes, lemon in 13 and orange in 10.
The heart notes: the character
The heart notes appear once the top notes have evaporated. These are most often floral: rose and jasmine are each found at the heart of 10 perfumes in the catalogue, followed by lily of the valley (5), ylang-ylang and violet (4 each).
The background notes: the enduring signature
The base notes are the most persistent. The catalogue is based on a few pillars: vanilla (in the base of 15 perfumes), musk (14), patchouli (10), sandalwood (7) and moss (6).
A practical consequence: two perfumes can share the same top notes (lemon, bergamot) and yet be completely different in their base notes. Always compare all three levels before choosing, not just the fragrance family name.
Which room fragrance should I choose depending on the location?
For a given location, start with the desired effect (refresh, welcome or establish a brand), then choose the fragrance family and check that the fragrance is available in the refill format for your diffuser.
| Place | Indicative volume (catalogue) | Families to prioritize | Perfumes from the catalog to try |
| Toilets, changing rooms | 30 to 80 m³ (toilets) | Fresh, minty, citrusy, green | Lemon, Menthol Plus, Fresh Mint, Verbena-Eucalyptus, Green Note, Sea Spray Freshness |
| Offices, meeting rooms | 30 to 80 m³ (office) | Fresh, cologne, lavender: discreet comfort | Hermano, Essential Water, Fresh Power, Lavender |
| Reception, hotel lobby, spa | According to the play | Woody, amber, floral: an enveloping atmosphere | Fig wood, Davania, Nocturne, Kiaora |
| Hotel rooms and corridors | 50 to 80 m³ | Powdery, floral, vanilla: soft comfort | Tenderness, Lavender, Vanilla, Peach |
| Shops, showrooms | 80 to 120 m³ (store) | Powerful floral, fruity, sweet: brand signature | Carissima, Bellissima, Tentation, Summer Flowers, Tropical |
| Waiting rooms, public reception | According to the play | Citrus, green: a pleasant and neutral welcome | Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Green Garden |
Our wide range of air fresheners reminds us that a fragrance can serve a purpose, creating olfactory comfort or combating unpleasant odors, and that a scent defines a space. These guidelines are starting points: always test a fragrance on-site before equipping multiple rooms. A fragrance does not replace addressing the source of the odor: clean first, use an odor eliminator if necessary, and reserve fragrance for comfort (see our guide to professional air fresheners ).
The 39 Voussert room fragrances by olfactory family
Our Voussert catalog classifies its room fragrances into six families: feminine, masculine, fresh and floral, woody, fruity, and sweet. Each table shows the main accord, the olfactory pyramid, and the available refill sizes.
The terms "feminine" and "masculine" are those used in the catalog: in public spaces, the fragrance family (fresh, woody, fruity) is more important than gender. Refill sizes are listed as they appear in the catalog; compatibility with diffusers is detailed below.
Feminine notes: floral, amber, vanilla
The six women's fragrances combine floral hearts (rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, violet) with vanilla or amber bases: vanilla is featured in five of the six bases. They are suitable for reception areas, boutiques, and spaces where a warm and inviting atmosphere is desired.
| Scent | Agreement | Top notes | Heart notes | Background notes | Refill formats |
| Davania | Amber, floral | Orange, Apple | White flowers, Honey, Tonka bean | Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk | 125ml Vapolux, 150ml, 150ml Star, 250ml, 300ml, 400ml, 750ml, 200ml Nebulibox, 300ml Fuji |
| Carissima | Floral and powerful | Bergamot, Plum, Peach | Rose, Jasmine, Iris | Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli | 150ml, 150ml Star, 250ml, 400ml |
| Bellissima | Fresh, citrusy | Lemon, Bergamot, Pineapple | Rose, Cyclamen, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope | Vanilla, Caramel, Musk, Patchouli | 125 ml Vapolux, 200 ml Nebulibox |
| Divine | Spices, rose and vanilla, powerful | Bergamot, Anise, Pepper | Ylang-ylang, Violet, Rose | Musk, Vanilla, Hawthorn | 125 ml Vapolux |
| Pavonia | Floral, spicy and woody | Mandarin, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clove | Jasmine, Geranium, Ylang-ylang, Mugwort | Patchouli, Nutmeg, Cedar, Styrax | 300 ml |
| Temptation | Floral, fruity and woody | Lemon, Orange, Bergamot, Blackcurrant | Lily of the Valley, Hawthorn, Pineapple, Cocktail | Vanilla, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood | 150 ml Star |
The masculine notes: fresh, woody, cologne
The six men's fragrances are based on fresh top notes (citrus, mint, lavender, marine notes, apple) and woody or mossy base notes. Nocturne, available in nine sizes, and Mistral, in six, are the two most widely available.
| Scent | Agreement | Top notes | Heart notes | Background notes | Refill formats |
| Essential water | Fresh, floral and spicy | Petitgrain, Mint | White flowers, thyme, jasmine | Vanilla Mousse | 150 ml, 250 ml, 400 ml |
| Brother | Cologne and fresh | Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender | Sage, Petitgrain | Cedar, Moss | 150 ml, 250 ml, 400 ml |
| Mistral | Woody and fresh | Orange, Watermelon, Mint | Hawthorn, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus | Amber, Sandalwood | 150ml, 150ml Star, 250ml, 300ml, 400ml, 200ml Nebulibox |
| Night | Citrusy, fresh and woody | Lemon, Bergamot, Eucalyptus | Chamomile, Rose, Violet | Sandalwood, Vetiver, Moss, Vanilla | 125 ml Vapolux, 150 ml, 150 ml Star, 250 ml, 300 ml, 400 ml, 750 ml Stromboli, 200 ml Nebulibox, 300 ml Fuji |
| Palma | Marine and fresh | Bergamot, Marine Note | Spearmint, Jasmine, Ylang-ylang | Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk | 150 ml, 250 ml |
| Vertigo | Fresh, spicy and amber | Apple, Bergamot, Green Accord | Marine accord, Nutmeg, Flowers | Patchouli, Woods, Musk | 125 ml Vapolux, 200 ml Nebulibox |
Fresh and floral notes: lavender, mint, marine
The ten fresh and floral fragrances include lavender, mint, marine notes, lemon, and green—the families most naturally associated with freshness. Menthol Plus is available in six sizes, including the 750ml Stromboli.
| Scent | Agreement | Top notes | Heart notes | Background notes | Refill formats |
| Tenderness | Powdered, honey | Rose, Jasmine | Violet, Carnation, Geranium, Heliotrope | Honey, Tonka bean, Vanilla, Cedar | 250 ml |
| Lemon | Citrusy and tangy | Lemon, Orange, Bergamot | Verbena | Jasmine | 400 ml, 750 ml Manual |
| Blue Wave | Floral, aromatic, marine | Mandarin, Aldehydic Accord, Lavender | Mint leaf, Rose, Pine, Marine accord, Eucalyptus | Moss, Patchouli, Amber Wood | 10g sachet |
| Freshness of sea spray | Costs | Bergamot, Green Note, Lemon | Fern, Marine Note | Musk, Patchouli | Prowind 50 gr |
| Marine | Aromatic, powdery and fresh | Fresh, Lavender | Petit grain, Pineapple | Moss, Sandalwood, Musk | 750 ml Manual |
| Summer flowers | Citrusy, fruity, floral and woody | Bergamot, Neroli, Green Note | Rose, Hyacinth, Gardenia | Amber, Vanilla | Prowind 50 gr |
| Menthol Plus | Eucalyptus, mint and fresh | Fresh mint, Eucalyptus, Menthol | Camphor, Peppermint, Pine needle | Wintergreen, Mint leaves | 150ml, 150ml Star, 250ml, 300ml, 400ml, 750ml Stromboli |
| Fresh power | Floral, citrus and woody | Lemon, Eucalyptus | Lavender, White Flower | Pine, Amber | 150 ml Star, 250 ml |
| Lavender | Lavender, floral and natural | Orange, Thyme | Lavender, Rose, Lilac | Tonka bean, Patchouli, Pine needles | 750 ml Manual |
| Green Note | Green and floral | Orange, Cut grass, Anise | Lily of the valley, Jasmine, Fig leaf, Galbanum | Musk, Vetiver | 400 ml, 250 ml |
The woody notes: Fig wood
Bois de Figuier is the only fragrance in the woody family of the catalogue: cardamom, violet and fig at the top, rose and jasmine at the heart, sandalwood and iris at the base. It is available in five sizes.
| Scent | Agreement | Top notes | Heart notes | Background notes | Refill formats |
| Fig wood | Woody, amber, warm | Cardamom, Violet, Fig | Rose, Jasmine | Sandalwood, Iris | 125ml Vapolux, 200ml Nebulibox, 750ml Stromboli, 250ml, 300ml Fuji |
Fruity notes: citrus, peach, tropical
The ten fruity fragrances range from citrus (Orange, Grapefruit) to tropical notes (Tropical, Green Garden), including peach (Peach, Windoor Peach) and a menthol variant (Fresh Mint). Several are only available for passive diffusion: Green Garden and Tropical in 50g Prowind cartridges, Windoor Peach and Fruity in 10g sachets.
| Scent | Agreement | Top notes | Heart notes | Background notes | Refill formats |
| Orange | Citrusy and fresh | Orange zest, Bergamot, Aldehydes, Lemon | Orange pulp | Orange | 125 ml Vapolux |
| Fishing | Green, fruity | Orange, Blackcurrant, Lychee | Peach, Apricot Pulp, Peony | Vanilla, White Jasmine | 750 ml Manual |
| Verbena-eucalyptus | Lemongrass and eucalyptus | Lemon | Verbena, Eucalyptus | Lemongrass | 750 ml Stromboli, 300 ml Fuji |
| Green garden | Fresh, green and floral | Watermelon, Apple, Ozone, Aldehyde | Jasmine, Pineapple, Lily of the Valley, Rose | Peach, Caramel, Musk, Tonka Bean | Prowind 50 gr |
| Tropical | Sweet, tropical and fruity | Red berries, blackcurrants, rhubarb, grapes | Red berries, rose, banana, orange blossom | Caramel, Vanilla, Coconut | Prowind 50 gr |
| Fresh mint | Cool and minty | Mint leaf | Fresh mint | Spearmint | 125 ml Vapolux, 300 ml |
| Fruito | Fruity and floral | Apple, Peach, Green Notes | Melon, Lily of the Valley, Iris | Mousse | 125 ml Vapolux, 150 ml Star, 300 ml, 400 ml, 200 ml Nebulibox, 750 ml Stromboli |
| Windoor Fishing | Fruity | Pear, Kiwi | Fishing | Praline | 10g sachet |
| Fruity | Fruity, lemony, aldehydic, green, gourmand | Aldehydic accord, Lemon | Green Apple | Vanilla, Cotton Candy | 10g sachet |
| Pomelos | Floral, citrusy and woody | Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange | Rhubarb | Lemongrass | 125 ml Vapolux, 150 ml, 10 gr sachet, 250 ml, 300 ml, 200 ml Nebulibox |
Sweet notes: vanilla, caramel, red berries
The six sweet fragrances focus on vanilla, caramel, and red berries. These are the most easily recognizable scents, best suited to places where a warm atmosphere is desired.
| Scent | Agreement | Top notes | Heart notes | Background notes | Refill formats |
| Caramel | Hot, powerful | Sweet, Indulgent | Caramel, Vanilla | Milk, Vanilla pod | 125 ml Vapolux |
| Red berries | Sweet, fruity and floral | Bergamot, Orange | Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Hawthorn | Licorice, Cedar, Vanilla, Musk | 150 ml Star, 150 ml, 10 gr sachet, 125 ml Vapolux, 250 ml |
| Kiaora | Vanilla and tiare flower | Coconut | Ylang-ylang, Jasmine, Orange blossom | Musk, Vanilla, Solar notes, Guaiac wood | 125ml, 300ml, 200ml Nebulibox |
| Mango Passion | Fresh and sweet | Blackberry, Lemon, Pineapple | Jasmine, Mango, Peach | Cedarwood, Musk | Prowind 50 gr |
| Vanilla | Vanilla and powdery | Orange, Cinnamon | Vanilla, Raspberry, Almond Powder | Caramel, Icing Sugar | 750 ml Manual |
| Vanilla-cinnamon | Spicy, hot | Lemon, Star anise, Melon | Violet, Lavender, Cedar | Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk | 10g sachet, 125ml Vapolux |
Your questions about professional air fresheners
What is an olfactory pyramid?
An olfactory pyramid describes the three levels of a fragrance: top notes, perceived first; heart notes, which define its character; and base notes, the most persistent. In the Prodifa catalog, each fragrance is presented with its complete pyramid.
What type of room fragrance should I choose for bathrooms?
Opt for fresh, minty, green, or citrus scents, such as Lemon, Menthol Plus, Fresh Mint, Verbena-Eucalyptus, or Green Note. A fragrance is not a substitute for cleaning: address the source of the odor first.
What type of room fragrance should I choose for a hotel, spa, or reception area?
Woody, amber, and floral fragrance families create a warm and inviting atmosphere: Fig Wood, Davania, Nocturne, or Kiaora are good starting points. Test the fragrance in your space, as the experience will depend on the room size, air currents, and the diffuser's placement.
Does a room fragrance eliminate bad odors?
Not on its own. It accompanies cleaning and, depending on the case, an odor eliminator. The Prodifa catalog even distinguishes three uses for its refills: treatment, treatment and comfort, and comfort.
Are all perfumes available in all refill formats?
No. Davania and Nocturne are offered in nine sizes, but 18 of the 39 fragrances in the catalog are only available in one size. Divine is only available in a 125ml Vapolux bottle and Pavonia only in a 300ml bottle: check the size before choosing the fragrance.
Is it possible to scent a room without batteries or gas?
Yes, with passive diffusion: the Prowind 50g cartridge (7 to 50 m³) or the Windoor 10g sachet (5 to 30 m³). Five fragrances are available in Prowind (Sea Spray Freshness, Summer Flowers, Green Garden, Tropical, Mango Passion) and six in Windoor sachets.
Is it possible to have a custom-made room fragrance created?
Prodifa states that it develops a unique fragrance with its clients to create a distinctive olfactory signature. Contact the Voussert sales department to discuss feasibility and terms.
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