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 Parfum
VENDOR: Gucci
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VENDOR: Byredo
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Byredo
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Byredo
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Byredo
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Kilian
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Tom Ford
Moss Breches is a Chypre fragrance for women and men. MossBreches was launched in 2007 and it is a chypre scent, woven of fragrance. Moss Breches will appeal to perfume lovers who appreciate the classics. Tom Ford Private Blend Moss Breches...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Tom Ford
With crisp citrus notes and pulpy fruit accords blended with black violets, woody accords and oakmoss, Tom Ford's Black Violet eau de parfum spray from the brand's Private Blend collection is a rich, luxurious and warming scent. Tom Ford Private...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Tom Ford
Champaca absolute perfume shimmers in the dark, a provocative and voracious floral beauty that becomes elusive, just as you think you’ve captured it. Tom ford’s love of rare, expensive blossoms fueled his desire to create champaca absolute, a lavish floral...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Louis Vuitton
Like a response to a vast, beckoning sea that nourishes fantasies of total freedom. Sometimes, finding yourself before a limitless horizon that stretches to the sky is all it takes to make your heart beat faster. Inspired by this invigorating...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Louis Vuitton
The almighty power of patchouli embraces the elegance of iris.At once magical and frightening, the storm’s connection with the sky symbolises man’s union with the earth. The sacred resonates within the deepest self. From this connection with untamed nature, Master...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Louis Vuitton
A blend of dark wood and white flowers ventures into a world of mystery. Exploring the universe is the ultimate travel fantasy and most thrilling adventure. Matière Noire plumbs intangible depths with a journey through the darkest, most precious woods,...
