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: Cologne
VENDOR: Jo Malone
The aroma of roasting coffee beans. A robust, beautifully bitter coffee note is steeped in the smoky depths of vetiver and temple incense. Jo Malone London Black Vetiver Cafe cologne Note: Coffee bean, coriander leaf, temple incense Original packaging is for...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Tom Ford
Private Blend Oud Minérale merges rare and precious Oud with the fresh exuberance of the ocean, capturing the refreshing play of surf and sea against the burning flame of smoked wood. Tom Ford's reinvention of Oud marks an olfactive watershed...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Tom Ford
Delectable. Luscious. Sensual. Plum Japonais reveals the extraordinary beauty of the umeboshi plum by juxtaposing it with a lush and unconventional melange of exotic Asian ingredients. Rich and luxurious, it is a fragrance with irresistible complexity. A very nice, rich...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Tom Ford
Ornate. Compelling. Warm. Rive D'ambre is a golden-toned eau de cologne with a veil of colonial elegance. Precious citrus fruits-a talisman of good fortune in Asia - are beautifully illuminated by a warm and seductive, amber background. Perfect unisex fragrance...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Louis Vuitton
Les Sables Roses is deeply Arabian influenced scent for oud lovers combining notes of oud wood and rose into a blend that invokes the magic of the desert. This setting captures the heart and minds of bedouine travellers, from morning...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Louis Vuitton
Swirls of oud wood for a journey into the heart of the desert.As the day passes, the path of the sun creates shimmering patterns of shadow and light on the dunes. Whilst everything else seems motionless, the desert comes alive...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Louis Vuitton
The astonishing and unexpected encounter of oud and cocoa.Discovering new cultures can forever alter the course of one’s existence. In evoking the memory of the legendary explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, one of Louis Vuitton’s first clients, who travelled throughout...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Louis Vuitton
Taking a detour for an unforeseen destination. Following instinct, not reason. When embarking on the adventure of travel, chance encounters upend the most meticulously laid plans and magnify unexpected sensations. To embody that feeling, Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud cultivates...
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,...
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
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: 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...
