Your Guide To Fragrance Families: Woody
How To Find Your Perfect Scent
It’s easy to become lost in the complex world of perfumery. Thankfully, fragrances are categorized into families based on their shared ingredients and style – which is why having a solid understanding of each will narrow down your search. Woody scents belong to one of our six fragrance families – the others are: ambery, floral, aromatic, citrus and chypre. Have a scroll through our fragrance guide to see if this distinguished family will become your new favorite.
What Are Woody Scents?
Once stubbornly belonging to masculine tastes, woody fragrances now have a universally classic appeal. Our in-house Fragrance Expert, Marie Edmond, neatly summarizes them as, ‘‘elegant, rich and adding refined depth’’. As you may have guessed, woody scents originate from trees, bark, bushes and roots – sandalwood, cedarwood and pine are particular favorites. Interestingly, grasses and leaves like patchouli or vetiver also bring bold, woody tones. With such a diverse nature, woody notes can be classed as a perfume all by themselves. Equally, their robust, long-lasting character makes them the perfect base notes and can be infused with fresh citrus or aromatic accents for a warm yet invigorating effect.
Who Are They Suited For?
Energizing and full of charisma, woody fragrances are an instant draw for confident and playful personas. They have a timeless quality that works well for almost any occasion; whether you’re heading to a sophisticated dinner or spending time in the great outdoors. As Marie continues, ‘‘they also have a sensual and comforting dimension’’, so this grounding coziness is an ideal match for cooler season wear.
Our Woody Collections
Balancing citrus and spicy elements, our iconic Re-charge Black Pepper and Fiery Pink Pepper pair is our fresh take on woody scents. Tobacco Absolute reveals the smoky side of this fragrance family, featuring warm, Peruvian tobacco. And finally, with its deep, leathery undercurrent, Russian Leather is a more mysterious creation, proving how intense and diverse woody fragrances can be.