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: Ex Nihilo
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VENDOR: Carolina Herrera
Herrera Confidential - a unique collection of six fragrances from Carolina Herrera - expresses the evocative and enigmatic memories of the Venezuelan designer through scent. Oud Couture is a new interpretation of its namesake legendary oriental ingredient, blended with opulent...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Carolina Herrera
A blend of matter and essence, Gold Incense’s formulation blends seven notes to give the combination character. A resounding opulence for a fragrance of refinement, based on a Boswellia Sacra Incense accord that merges with Atlas Cedarwood and Labdanum to...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Carolina Herrera
Tobacco, the enigmatic ingredient at the heart of Mystery Tobacco by Carolina Herrera, epitomises the authenticity of true luxury. Designed to sublimate its warm and enveloping aromas, the skilful treatment of the raw ingredient unveils all the secrets of its...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Carolina Herrera
Tobacco, the enigmatic ingredient at the heart of Mystery Tobacco by Carolina Herrera, epitomises the authenticity of true luxury. Designed to sublimate its warm and enveloping aromas, the skilful treatment of the raw ingredient unveils all the secrets of its...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Bottega Veneta
This new scent by Bottega Veneta is inspired by a journey of a man leaving the region of Veneto and heading towards the north to the dolomites...spending his days in a mountain house and recharging himself before he heads back...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Mancera
Launched in 2008, Mancera is a fragrance house run by father and daughter, inspired by the four corners of the world. With both knowledge and youthful spirit on their side, they create truly unique fragrances like Black Vanilla eau de...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Mancera
Black Line eau de parfum by Mancera combines a breath of spices, ambery notes, sensual rose and black leather. With notes of patchouli, white musk and sandalwood. Mancera Black Line eau de parfum Notes: Rose, black leather, patchouli, white musk,...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Serge Lutens
"Sandalwood written in capital letters, full scale and life sized! Oboedi silentiis meis non imperii: “Do not obey my orders, obey my silence”. Turning powdery under the influence of bitter cacao, the sandalwood plunges deep into a velvety trap." Sandalwood...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Serge Lutens
"Fragile but whole. Its name hints at a break but before the fissures show, its first two syllable conjure Orpheus, a poet who could charm even stones." The mystique of frankincense; in L’orpheline, the many shades of grey symbolise her...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Guerlain
Within Guerlain Haute Parfumerie, Rose Barbare belongs to L’Art & La Matière, a collection of olfactory masterpieces for true lovers of all things beautiful, born of the encounter between the finest raw materials and the talent of the House of...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Guerlain
In-house perfumer at Guerlain, Thierry Wasser whips up an enigmatic fragrance to sing the praises of a world devoted to eternity. The result? The Encens Mythique eau de parfum. Packed with floral notes (that’ll be the rose), it’s blended with...
