What is a Woody Fragrance?
Woody fragrances are based on the scent of wood. They are dry, warm and a little smoky. Woody scents are very versatile and great for both men and women.
Understanding Woody Notes
Cedar has a clean dry scent with a pencil like aroma. Sandalwood has a creamy, smooth scent with a touch of sweetness. Vetiver has a rich, woody scent with notes of earth and smoke. Patchouli has a rich earthy scent with a hint of sweetness. Often perfumers will layer their fragrance with citrus and/or spice notes and base notes of amber and/or musk.
Types of Woody Fragrance
Fresh woody fragrances will contain citrus or green notes to balance out the woody scent. These are clean and light. Spicy woody fragrances will be layered with amber or vanilla notes. Creating a warm fragrance. Dark woody fragrances will contain patchouli, oud or leather notes to create a rich scent perfect for evening wear.
Why Choose a Woody Fragrance?
These are great for wearing to the office or on a weekend. They are a reliable choice for your first fragrance. As they are versatile they can be worn in most seasons. Although warmer woody scents are best worn in autumn and winter. They are also a great choice to give as a gift as they can appeal to many tastes.
How to Wear a Woody Fragrance?
Spray 2-3 sprays onto clean skin, ideally on your neck and wrists. As they can often be long lasting you won’t need to reapply often. Opt for a lighter woody fragrance during the day and a warmer woody fragrance in the evening.
Other Scent Families
If you want something lighter try our fresh family. If you want something warmer try our amber family. If you want something sweet try our gourmand family.
Mood of a Woody Fragrance
Depending on the wood used in the fragrance, you will get different feelings. Cedar has a clean dry scent which feels very structured. Like pencil shavings. Sandalwood has a creamy, smooth feeling. Vetiver has a rich earthy scent with a touch of smoke. Patchouli has a rich dark scent with a touch of sweetness. Oud has a deep smoky scent. Knowing what wood you like will help you choose between the different woody fragrances.
Seasonal Woody Fragrances
During spring opt for a fresh woody fragrance with citrus or green notes. During summer use a lighter woody fragrance and less sprays, as the heat will intensify the woody notes. During autumn use a spicy or amber woody fragrance. During winter use a richer woody fragrance with patchouli, oud or leather notes.
Woody Fragrances as a Signature Scent
These are great to wear as a signature fragrance. They are versatile and rarely go out of fashion. They are great to wear to the office, on a weekend and during the evening. They are great for both men and women. A balanced woody fragrance would be a great choice if you want one scent to wear throughout most of the year. Use the lighter option during the summer and a warmer option during the winter.
Gift Idea
These are a great reliable choice to give to someone who likes classic and earthy fragrances. They will appeal to lots of different tastes and ages. Check the label to see if it is unisex or specific to a gender and what strength it is. Our gift sets are a great option if you want to give them something extra. If you are unsure what they like, a smaller size is a thoughtful choice.
How to Test a Woody Fragrance?
As woody fragrances develop over time you should test them for at least an hour. They often start off with a citrus or spicy top note but will often develop into a woody scent. Spray onto clean skin rather than paper. A travel spray is a cheap option to test.
Difference between Woody, Aromatic and Amber
- Woody fragrances are based on woody notes. They are dry and earthy.
- Aromatic fragrances contain herb notes such as lavender and sage. They are green and classic.
- Amber fragrances contain resin and vanilla notes. They are warm and sweet.
Many fragrances will be a combination of two scents such as woody aromatic or woody amber. If you like a clean structured fragrance then go for either woody or aromatic. If you like a warm fragrance then go for woody amber.
