Woody
Fragrances typically belong to one of nine fragrance families: Aromatic, Citrus, Floral, Fresh, Fruity, Gourmand, Green, Oriental and Woody. AWoody fragrance is defined by its predominant earthy, woods notes, such as cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, moss and patchouli. Classic woody perfumes that enjoy iconic status include: Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu, Serge Luten Bois & Musc, Comme des Garcons Wonderwood and Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black Increasingly, there is overlap between the families of scent. Many modern-day perfumes, for example may contain ingredients or notes that allow them to be classified within more than one fragrance family: For instance, there are fruity-floral scents, aromatic-citrus toilettes and fresh-woody scents.
Other Woody Perfumes
Roberto Cavalli, Nero Assoluto EDP
Like sipping a dark liqueur by the light of an autumn fireplace—with a big bouquet of almost-spent flowers nearby: This is a sexy, glow-from-within experience.…
Marni, Marni EDP
This floral woody scent manages to be elegant and slightly bracing at the same time—a meld of sultry masculinity and plush femininity. Imagine a summer…
Michel Germain, Séxūal Noir Pour Homme, EDT
This toilette has a bright, citrusy opening and a warm and spicy, tobacco-y undercurrent, like a cozy well-worn leather sofa. Consider it totally apropos for…