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: Yves Saint Laurent
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Toilette
VENDOR: Yves Saint Laurent
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Guerlain
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Acqua di Parma
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Xerjoff
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Boadicea the Victorious
Not only bewitching, this eau de parfum from Boadicea the Victorious is blended in the UK and provides a luxurious and alluring scent too. A 'tribute to elegance and clarity', this rich woody number has been sharpened with notes of...
PRODUCT TYPE: Cologne
VENDOR: Roja
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Toilette
VENDOR: Roja
Roja Dove was inspired by the glistening water that surrounds Bahrain for this Roja Parfums scent – so much so that he named it after the island’s official title, The Kingdom of Bahrain. The unisex fragrance combines top notes of...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Frederic Malle
As night dissipates, so comes the dawn. In the precious moments before the morning sun brings first light, and her first blazing heat, the waking Middle East takes spiritual pause; lyrical call to prayer inspires the quiet gathering of energy...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton - Attrape-Reves Eau de Parfum Fragrance Sample Attrape-Rêves is the aromatic incarnation of spiritual wonder. Like the vivid hues of the Northern Lights travelling across the arctic heavens, it conjures images of natural phenomena rooted deep in...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Dior
Christian Dior - Patchouli Imperial - Eau de Parfum Fragrance Sample Patchouli Impérial is a beautiful combination of the fullness of wood with the freshness of citrus to create a contemporary patchouli. Everything in the Patchouli Impérial fragrance is elaborated...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Ex Nihilo
Ex Nihilo - Spiky Muse Eau de Parfum Fragrance Sample Ex Nihilo's Spiky Muse is a celebration of creative femininity with a refreshing twist. The fragrance opens with the crisp, juicy sweetness of upcycled natural strawberry, complemented by hints of...
