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: Serge Lutens
"Arabia, immense within us, embraces all fragrances.« Nuts and dried fruits are noble. » This piece of wisdom was handed down to us through Greek mythology. Dried fruits, currant raisins, dates and cashews, anything fragrant. Like a caravan lost in...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Le Labo
Iris is one of the most precious essences in the world. It’s the origin of the creamy and woodsy nobility of this exclusive fragrance. The best of the Patchoulis then waft in, bringing with them sensual depth. The perfume is...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Le Labo
Ylang 49 is a chypre floral, where Pua Noa Noa (gardenia from Tahiti) completes the floral voluptuousness of ylang ylang... Patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood and benjoin follow to tip the blend into darker sensual undertones... Ylang 49 is a walk...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Guerlain
L'Homme Idéal L'Intense Eau de Parfum. The Ideal Man is a myth... but thanks to Guerlain, his fragrance is a reality with the new L'Homme Idéal Intense. L'Homme Idéal L'Intense Eau de Parfum is a masculine, luxurious and elegant scent,...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Kilian
Inspiration: A chocolate overdose spiked with jasmine from India and luminous cedrat from Italy gives Noir Aphrodisiaque its sensual, aphrodisiac quality. Fragrance story: Italian bergamot sprinkled with warm cinnamon drives the opening, melting into the heart, cocoa absolute, jasmine and...
PRODUCT TYPE: Extrait de Parfum
VENDOR: Andy Tauer
The scent of the American prairies, coffee on a camp fire, tobacco smoke, fresh woods, and seasoned leather. A perfume of infinite adventure and the blue grass plains of Kentucky. Geranium, carrot seed and clary sage are a prelude to...
PRODUCT TYPE: Extrait de Parfum
VENDOR: Andy Tauer
Andy Tauer's gorgeous development and expansion of his classic and iconic L'Air Du Desert Marocain. Au Coeur du Desert is an extrait version of Andy's enormously prized signature fragrance with its well-loved notes of cistus rock rose, Moroccan jasmine, coriander,...
PRODUCT TYPE: Extrait de Parfum
VENDOR: Nasomatto
"Duro aims to enhance all the manifestations of male strength." - The Nose A rich and powerful composition, Duro belnds piquant spices and dry woods to reveal the subtle fragrance characteristics of leather, the heart of the fragrance. The resulting...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Parfums de Marly
Light, forceful and fresh, Sedley is an eau de parfum capturing watery and aerial scents that offer a true olfactory journey, with a freshness that follows you everywhere. This classic yet modern fragrance is a blend of bergamot, spearmint and...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Parfums de Marly
Generous, spirited and explosive, this Parfum asserts its strength and impetuousness. The striking new take on Layton is a deep, rich and woody fragrance for the connoisseur looking to make an impression. Top notes of bergamot, grapefruit and apple softly...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Parfums de Marly
Intense and subtle at once, Kalan is an olfactory signature that surprises with a sparkling opening, blending black pepper and spices with fresh notes of blood orange. The Parfums de Marly eau de parfum is anchored with a heart of...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Parfums de Marly
Galloway is the art of olfactory music. The shade and heat of pepper and citrus aromatics create surprise within this discerning perfume. The heart notes are an injection of sweet iris and heady orange blossom. At the base is a...
