Fougere

Fougère (pronounced "foo-zhair") is a French word meaning "fern" that describes a family of fragrances built around a specific blend of fresh, herbaceous, and earthy notes.

The style began in 1882 when the French perfume house Houbigant released Fougère Royale, created by perfumer Paul Parquet.

Real ferns have virtually no scent, so a fougère is an artistic creation of what a fern and a damp forest floor might smell like. A traditional fougère relies on three core ingredients: 
Lavender: Provides a clean, fresh, and slightly sweet floral top note.
Coumarin: A sweet, warm component that smells like freshly mown hay (often derived from tonka beans).
Oakmoss: Adds a sharp, woody, and earthy depth at the base
Fougere