Woody
Woody fragrances are characterized by aromatic or citrus head notes. In the heart you would typically find crisp, dry woody notes and dominant resin or wood are found in the base notes. Wood ingredients add richness, warmth, elegance and a depth to a fragrance and are key in perfume making. Due to their rich and aromatic weight, woody notes are frequently used as base notes in fragrances, providing a lasting and grounding element.
Woody notes in fragrance are a scent family derived from various types of wood, resins, and other natural materials, offering deep, warm, and often earthy aromas. These notes are a popular choice, particularly in colder months, for their ability to create a sense of comfort, warmth, and connection to nature.
Key Characteristics and Examples:
Woody notes often have a warm, rich, and sometimes slightly resinous quality, reminiscent of forests and nature. Within the woody family, there are sub-categories like:
Dry Woods: Like cedarwood and vetiver, known for their dry, sometimes smoky aroma.
Mossy Woods: Including oakmoss and patchouli, which offer a damp, rich, and slightly sweet scent.
Resinous Woods: Such as frankincense and myrrh, providing a balsamic, sweet, and potentially spicy undertone.
Creamy Woods: Sandalwood is a prime example, with its smooth, milky, and sensual scent.
While often associated with colder months, woody notes can be enjoyed year-round, especially when paired with other fragrance notes to create a balanced and versatile scent.
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Toilette
VENDOR: Mugler
Mugler A*Men is an elegant, extremely masculine fragrance which was launched in 1996 and designed by Jacques Huclier. A*Men brings to life the story of the stars, angels, blue sky, feelings and children’s dreams, which is enhanced by masculine sensuality...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Toilette
VENDOR: Yves Saint Laurent
A resounding disruption for a fragrance of excess, the first to use “oud,” the most dense and diffusive of all woods. Its essence develops a deep unambiguous presence and already contains notes of balm and amber. Used in the M7...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Toilette
VENDOR: Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent is celebrating a half–century of perfume creation. Fifty years marked by unforgettable perfumes, fragrances that have become references, milestones and icons. The tuxedo, Caban short coat, the Saharienne safari jacket and Mondrian gown…. Y, POUR HOMME, In...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Frederic Malle
Word of honour. In the Middle East, a promise made between two people is accompanied by the strictest honour code. Frédéric Malle celebrates this principle with a promise of his own, whose beating heart is made of two precious varieties...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Frederic Malle
Frédéric Malle’s Rose & Cuir is an emphatic reinterpretation of the romantic bloom, rose; pure, streamlined, uncompromisingly modern. The composition opens with timut pepper, geranium bourbon and a note of cassis for freshness and spice. Vetiver and cedar form an...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Yves Saint Laurent
Introducing a new side of the Yves Saint Laurent masculinity: Le Parfum, the quintessence of seduction. A woody oriental fragrance. Accents of black pepper, labdanum and vetiver. A mysterious evolution of darkness and light. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent expresses a more powerful and sophisticated olfactive interpretation of its signature scent for men with L'Homme parfum intense. An ambery woody fragrance bursting with character, featuring sensual and vibrant leather accords. The fragrance is infused with precious...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Mancera
Founded in 2008 by fragrance connoisseur Pierre Montale, Mancera is brought to life by art deco inspiration. Freshness and strength are unified in Black Gold. The mysterious composition opens with citrus fruits, Nepalese oud and cinnamon before spiralling into an...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Xerjoff
Created by Chris Maurice for Xerjoff, the luxury perfume brand heavily influenced by music and art, Ouverture is the latest ‘fragrant symphony’ in the collection. The scent is sophisticated – top notes include Italian citrus and fig leaves, with sultry...
PRODUCT TYPE: Cologne
VENDOR: Roja
Described by Roja Dove as an ‘elixir of pure valiance’, Elysium Special Edition pour homme by British fragrance house Roja Parfums captures the rare strength of character possessed by the heroic and virtuous. Incorporating perfumery’s most legendary notes, its ultra-fresh...
PRODUCT TYPE: Parfum
VENDOR: Roja
Founded by Roja Dove, British brand Roja Parfums have become a byword for exotic, luxury fragrances. Inspired by Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev, founder of the Russian ballet, Diaghilev cologne has the same elegance and poise as the many dancers who he...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Guerlain
Within Guerlain Haute Parfumerie, Spiritueuse Double Vanille belongs to L’Art & La Matière, a collection of olfactory masterpieces for true lovers of all things beautiful, born of the encounter between the finest raw materials and the talent of the House...
