Best Woody Perfumes

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Imagine being Snow White, chilling in the woods with the seven dwarfs; imagine camping with your friends in Acadia National Park; or getting away for the weekend in a cabin in the middle of winter, and sipping a hot cup of coffee by the fireplace. You don't have to imagine any further with Woody perfume because it would bring to you the rich relaxing feeling of trees.

Best Woody Perfumes

• Déclaration Parfum by Cartier
  
  
• Wood Infusion by Goldfield & Banks
  
  
• Bois Secret by Evody Parfums
  
  
• Ormonde Man by Ormonde Jayne
  
  
• Bois d‘Oud by Perris Monte Carlo 
  
  
• Roberto Cavalli Nero Assoluto by Roberto Cavalli 
  
  
• By the Fireplace by Maison Martin Margiela
  
  
• Lady Vengeance by Juliette Has A Gun
  
  
• Cedre Atlas by Atelier Cologne
  
  
• Iris Prima by Penhaligon's

• Déclaration Parfum by Cartier 

 

Déclaration Parfum is a spicier version of the original- Declaration EDT. This flanker makes sure that classy and sexy are what come to mind when you get a whiff of its glory.

Although it's a masculine fragrance, women can pull it off. It's not a beast mode fragrance and does not have the heft, but who needs the heft all the time?

• Top notes: Opens with Bitter Orange
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Cumin, Spices and Cardamom
• Base notes: At the base, Tolu Balsam, Vetiver, Leather, Amberwood, Benzoin, and Cedar

• Perfume Gender: Masculine
• Scent Accord: Amber Woody
• Longevity: 6-7 hours
• Sillage: Strong
• Projection : Moderate

• Wood Infusion by Goldfield & Banks

 

Wood Infusion is a fresh and bright, almost fizzy fragrance. It smells like one of those Middle Eastern style fragrances because of the Oud (Agar wood) note. This woody perfume is a  very easy to wear, classy, and beautiful fragrance with an exalted citrus note.

• Top notes: Opens with Sweet Orange
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Amber, Lavender, and Italian Iris
• Base notes: At the base, Oud, Exotic Woods, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, and Island Musk

• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Woody Aromatic
• Longevity: 6 hours
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection : Wide

• Bois Secret by Evody Parfums

 

Bois Secret brings to light all the things we enjoy about a cool evening. It has a sweet part to it that is not in a gourmand, but in an edible way. Although the Tonka Bean adds a little gourmand layer, the stars of the show are the Sandalwood and Pepper. 

• Top notes: Opens with Pepper and Bergamot
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Sandalwood and Nutmeg
• Base notes: At the base, Amber, Tonka Bean and Patchouli

• Perfume Gender: Masculine
• Scent Accord: Woody Spicy
• Longevity: 7 hours
• Sillage: Strong
• Projection : Moderate

• Ormonde Man by Ormonde Jayne

 

Ormonde Man  has a refinement that isn't found in any other fragrances. It is a very classy, very British offering. The notes are all well blended in the perfect amount to create a very refreshing but still very woody perfume. All of these make it elegant and very refined.

• Top notes: Opens with Pink Pepper, Juniper Berries, Cardamom, Bergamot and Coriander Seeds
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Oud and Black Hemlock
• Base notes: At the base, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk

• Perfume Gender: Masculine
• Scent Accord: Woody Spicy
• Longevity: 8 hours
• Sillage: Heavy
• Projection : Wide

• Bois d‘Oud by Perris Monte Carlo

 

Bois d’Oud blends Oud harmoniously with other materials to create a unique characterization. It is an intense perfume that is almost sweet, yet very spicy, with gourmand qualities. This woody perfume is a thousand percent the head turner you are looking for.

• Top notes: Opens with Bergamot
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Plum, Peach, Iris, Rose, Oud, Orange Blossom and Jasmine
• Base notes: At the base, Ambergris, Blackwood, Vanilla, Labdanum,  Patchouli, Cedar and Musk

• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Oriental Woody
• Longevity: Eternal
• Sillage: Heavy
• Projection : Very Wide

• Roberto Cavalli Nero Assoluto by Roberto Cavalli

Nero Assoluto is another strong woody perfume. It has that woody element that would remind you of an old grand piano made of mahogany, or an old church. It has a very rich wintery smell you are bound to love. It also works really well as a women’s perfume because of the florals and vanilla even though it is dominated by warm woody tones.

• Top notes: Opens with Citruses and Orchid
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Vanilla
• Base notes: At the base, Woody Notes and Ebony

• Perfume Gender: Feminine
• Scent Accord: Amber Floral
• Longevity: 9 hours
• Sillage: Strong
• Projection : WIde

• By The Fireplace by Maison Martin Margiela

 

The formulation of By The Fireplace is so clever because it really feels like you're sitting on an old patio with wood beams by a fireplace in the middle of winter, it is snowing outside, and smells like a log fire. It is really incredible how they have created that exact smell of Christmas that reminds us of wood, winter and cozy moments.

• Top notes: Opens with Pink Pepper, and Orange Blossom
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Guaiac Wood, Chestnut, and Juniper
• Base notes: At the base, Chasmeran, Peru Balsam, and Vanilla

• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Woody
• Longevity: 7 hours
• Sillage: Strong
• Projection : Winde
  
  

• Lady Vengeance by Juliette Has A Gun

 

If you want a perfume that is woody but also really delicate, Lady Vengeance is a really good option. This fragrance has a mixture of warm woodiness with an intense rose. It is undeniably feminie, but still has that woodiness so, wood is sort of the joint star of the show with rose.

Lady Vengeance is a niche fragrance and you don't have to worry about smelling like other people. 

• Top notes: Opens with Bergamot and Lavender
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Patchouli, Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose,  Iso E Super and Geranium
• Base notes: At the base, Ambroxan,, Vanilla and White Musk

• Perfume Gender: Feminne
• Scent Accord: Floral Chypre
• Longevity: 5 hours
• Sillage: Heavy
• Projection : Wide

• Cedre Atlas by Atelier Cologne

 

Cedre Atlas is a daytime casual perfume that can be worn semi formally or formally during Spring.  Right off the top, what you get is a really well done Cedar note. A lot of times Cedar shows up at the base in perfumes, but this one is Cedar right from the start.

• Top notes: Opens with Lemon, Black Currant, and Bergamot
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Jasmine, Atlas Cedar, and Apricot
• Base notes: At the base, Amber, Vetiver and Papyrus

• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Woody
• Longevity: 9 hours
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection : Wide

• Iris Prima by Penhaligon's

 

If you're looking for a fragrance that is woody, but has some strong florals and is very feminine and sensual, Iris Palma is the way to go. The presence of this perfume is felt because it is very bold and long lasting. One to three sprays is all you need to take off for the whole day. Iris Palma performs really well in the evenings and in cool weather.

• Top notes: Opens with Pink Pepper and Bergamot
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Jasmine and Iris
• Base notes: At the base, Vetiver, Benzoin, Leather, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber

• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Floral Woody Musk
• Longevity: 6 hours
• Sillage: Strong
• Projection : Wide

CONCLUSION

Woody perfume tends to lean more to the masculine side and are used in fair amounts in women's fragrances. But this does not impede the rate at which they are used in cosmetics. Because there are varying types of wood to choose from, woody perfume remains one of the most popular, important, and demanded categories of perfume.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Men Like Woody Perfume?

Men like woody perfume because it has a strong masculinne feature. A lot of cosmetics that have wood as their essential ingredients are marketed towards men, so that can tell you a lot about who is demanding them.

What is Woody Flavor?

Woody flavor is anything that brings to mind the feeling of walking in the midst of trees. A lot of woody notes come from trees such as Cypress, Sandalwood, Agarwood, Amberwood, and much more.

What is a woody Floral fragrance?

A woody floral fragrance is one that has both woods and florals in the mix. Most times, florals are mixed with woods to make a fragrance more feminine or delicate. Undoubtedly you would notice the blend when you get a whiff.

Is Tobacco a Woody Scent?

Tobacco is not classified as a woody scent, but it belongs to the scent family of Leather. Although Wood and tobacco belong to the Leather family, they each have distinct aromas. Tobacco has a sweet and spicy smell.

Is Sandalwood a Feminine Scent?

Sandalwood is not generally considered to be a feminine scent because of how strong the essence is. It is infused mostly into men’s products, or added slightly to give feminine perfumes, for example, depth. So you are likely going to find Sandalwood in small amounts, if at all, in most women’s products.

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