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: Xerjoff
Sergio Momo founded Xerjoff, his latest luxury fragrance brand, with the desire to bring together perfume with other art forms, such as opera and classical music. Using the warmth of vetiver, vanilla and musk as its base, V Accento opens...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Xerjoff
Alexandria Orientale by Xerjoff is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Alexandria Orientale was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice. A luscious Oriental gourmand offering from Xerjoff, this...
PRODUCT TYPE: Cologne
VENDOR: Jo Malone
Modern and urban, Jo Malone’s Black Cedarwood & Juniper cologne is evocative of midnight rain. Seductive with the carnal touch of cumin and chilli leaves, dark with cedarwood and humid with moss. Jo Malone London Black Cedarwood & Juniper cologne Note:...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Ralph Lauren
Shift into overdrive with Polo Red Intense, a rush of invigorating red ginger, intoxicating red leather and spicy red saffron. Ralph Lauren Polo Red Intense eau de parfum Top notes: Blood grapefruit, Cranberry, Lemon, Saffron Middle notes: Ginger, Coffee, Sage,...
PRODUCT TYPE: Cologne
VENDOR: Gucci
Fragrance Gucci Rush cologne for Men by Gucci was released in 2000. It is an aroma highlighted by a bouquet of fragrant woody, aromatic and green scented tones that will bring a calming, natural and exotic perfumed sensation. Examining it...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Bvlgari
Luminous and mysterious, elegant and addictive, Splendida Jasmin Noir is as delicate as the white flower whose name it bears. It brings together a pure and opulent floral quality and a very dry woodiness. The Splendida Jasmin Noir Woman has...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Viktor&Rolf
Viktor&Rolf's Spicebomb Extreme eau de parfum reveals an intense explosion of 'heat'. The sparkling grapefruit top notes are enhanced by notes of pimento berries along with black pepper to deliver even more bite. The aromatic heart is surrounded by the...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Toilette
VENDOR: Maison Margiela
A part of the Replica Collection by Maison Margiela (that's a set of fragrances designed to reflect our personal memories, in case you were yet to know), the By The Fireplace eau de toilette is a woody and warm fragrance...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Versace
The seduction of a desert sunset; a warm breeze in the air giving a feeling of well-being. A sensual heady aroma, almost aphrodisiacal. One of the finest ingredients of perfumery craftsmanship gives life to Versace Pour Homme Noir Oud, the...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Versace
Dylan Blue is the essence of the Versace man today. It's a fragrance full of character and individuality, an expression of a man's strength and also his charisma. Highly distinctive with a fragrant woody aroma based on the unique olfactory...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Ralph Lauren
An oriental scent with notes of nutmeg, roasted coffee, juniper berry, rich woods, mango and pepper. Intensely edgy, Polo Double Black is a sexy and exotic blend of spiced mango, addictive coffee, and sensual nutmeg intensified with the mysterious warmth...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Amouage
Exploring the nuances of a hologram Figment for Man is a luminous sandalwood awakening the imagination of the unknown. Amouage Figment Man eau de parfum Top Notes: Lemon, Geranium, Pink Pepper Heart Notes: Sandalwood, Animalic Accord, Vetiver Base Notes: Labdanum,...
