Woody Fragrance

Woody Fragrance Description

Explore woody fragrances built around notes such as cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and other dry, earthy or creamy wood effects. Woody materials often provide structure through the heart and base of a perfume, but in woody-led compositions they become a defining part of the scent's character.

Cedar can bring a dry, pencil-like or resinous impression, sandalwood is often associated with smoother and creamier facets, while vetiver can feel earthy, grassy or smoky depending on the composition. Patchouli adds its own earthy, woody character and is frequently paired with amber, spice, citrus, leather or aromatic notes.

Woody fragrances overlap with several other families, including Spicy Fragrance, Amber Fragrance and Chypre Fragrance. For a wider introduction to how materials are arranged in perfume, read our guide to fragrance notes.