The Best Scent Type for Your Mom: Citrus/Clean

Fragrances in this category smell so fresh and clean (hence the category name). Horowitz-Thran says, "the woman who loves them generally has an appreciation for simplicity" and is "outdoorsy and may not wear fragrance every day." Adding that women who go gaga for fresh scents wear them because they're understated, but still make them smell amazing.

Scents to buy: Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey Eau De Toilette Spray, $65 or Philosophy Pure Grace Spray Fragrance, $50.