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.
Showing 414 products
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Chanel
Named for a giant tree, SYCOMORE evokes the earthy nature of autumn. Composed around vetiver, it leaves behind a reassuring, slightly spicy fragrant touch. COMPOSITION SYCOMORE is composed around the smoky scent of vetiver. Its notes of cedar and vanilla...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Toilette
VENDOR: Roja
The Gulf Collection is a series of scents which are lovingly dedicated to the individual personalities and characteristics of countries across the Gulf – a region with a long tradition of holding perfumery very dear to its heart. A land...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Ex Nihilo
Created as a tribute to Harrods, Brompton Immortals eau de parfum from Ex Nihilo was created by perfumer Jordi Fernandez. Sensual and warming notes of saffron, pink pepper and Bulgarian rose bring a sense of romance, while Madagascan vanilla melts...
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
Born from a novel concept whereby the world’s greatest noses compose exclusive, creative fragrances with “evaluator” Frédéric Malle, Lipstick Rose eau de parfum sees Ralf Schwieger's vision of glamour brought to life in Lipstick Rose. Regressive and a modern, the...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Arabian Mukhalatt
Arabian - Bakhoor & Lavender Eau de parfum Fragrance Sample This Arabian custom blend that we obtained from Saudi Arabia provides a truly unique smokey blend of bakhoor (incense) with fresh lavender notes blended with floral, herbs and spices. Bakhoor...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Boadicea the Victorious
Blue Sapphire by Boadicea the Victorious is a Amber Woody fragrance for women and men. Part of the Sapphire Collection of gem-inspired perfumes, Blue Sapphire is a dewy floral, rosaceous and piquant with oud, sparkling lemon and the herbaceous scent...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Arabian Oud
Arabic - Khaltat Sharqiya Oud Eau de parfum Fragrance Sample Arabian Oud's Khaltat Sharqiya is a wind from the saffron fields to the oud forests, the enchanting heart of the East emerges, where timeless scents express luxury and authenticity. Top...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Nishane
The highly celebrated ANI is a romantic and calm perfume created under the inspiration of a famous Anatolian folk song called “Sarı Gelin” (in Turkish) or “Sari Gyalin” in Armenian. The name of the song in both languages suggests that...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Xerjoff
The Join the Club collection of Xerjoff perfumes represents a series of exclusive clubs, from art and poetry to yachting and golf. In keeping with the rare nature of these scents, ingredients are kept a closely guarded secret, instead inviting...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Xerjoff
Sensual, intoxicating and irresistibly seductive, Mamluk by Xerjoff is a rare and precious journey through the Far East. Deep and resinous in spirit, top notes of rich honey and caramel accord captivate and enchant while heart notes of jasmine, osmnathus...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Guerlain
Mitsouko... This name that means mystery in Japanese, is also that of the heroine in Claude Farrère's novel, La Bataille. Caught between the oath she has made to her husband, the young marquis Yorisaka, and her secret love for an...
