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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VENDOR: Bond No 9 New York
Evoking gold notes - saffron and orange bitters define this fragrance. Bond No.9 Dubai Gold gleams with a mesmerising glow like the most precious of metals. A composite of bitter orange, brandy, saffron and ginger accented with the gourmand aroma...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Roja
British master perfumer Roja Dove has created this very special perfume exclusively for Fortnum & Mason. The fragrance is constructed around the rose, the emblem of England, as a nod to the regal approval of our store since its opening...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Roja
British brand Roja Parfums creates fragrances which excite the senses using carefully selected hand-picked ingredients. The Enigma Pour Homme is defined by its oriental bouquet resulting in a mysterious and compelling aroma. Top notes of bergamot (known for its mild...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Bvlgari
Bvlgari - Baciami Eau de Parfum Fragrance Sample Indulge in the allure of Baciami from Bvlgari's Allegra collection, where every spritz becomes a whisper of Italian seduction. Its name, meaning "kiss me" in Italian, hints at the intoxicating essence within....
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Louis Vuitton
In the dark of night, scents of incense rise from the shadowy hollows in the dunes.Plunged into the icy night, the desert seems frozen under an endlessly star-studded sky. In the heart of this darkness, a camp fire is crackling,...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Louis Vuitton
In the dark of night, scents of oud rise from the shadowy hollows in the dunes.Rising like a mirage amid immense sand dunes, a flower unfurls its sumptuous colours. Marked by lasting memories of an oasis with lush vegetation in...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Tom Ford
TOM FORD Ford invites you to experience Private Rose Garden, a provocative scent trilogy evoking three incomparably transportive destinations – each inspired by the exquisite, rare blooms in his own garden. Introducing Rose D'Amalfi, Rose De Chine and Rose De...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Yves Saint Laurent
In honour of its eponymous founder, Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Vestiaire des Parfums collection celebrates his most iconic pieces with fragrances that embody a couture sensibility. Tuxedo eau de parfum is a spicy scent that contrasts the matte texture of...
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 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 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...
