Woody fragrances

The woody family brings together fragrances built around woods: creamy sandalwood, dry cedar, earthy vetiver, smoky guaiac or resinous oud. These are elegant, long-lasting trails, luminous or dark depending on the materials chosen.

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The woody family brings together fragrances built around woods: creamy sandalwood, dry cedar, earthy vetiver, smoky guaiac or resinous oud. These are elegant, long-lasting trails, luminous or dark depending on the materials chosen. It is the most represented family in our selection, with nearly a hundred niche perfumes signed by seventeen independent houses.

The main facets of woody perfume

Fresh and citrus woody

Citrus awakens the woods. Hombre by Aaron Terence Hughes sets bergamot, lemon and clary sage over vetiver and cedar. Timber Suit by Tada Parfumeur pairs lemon, cardamom and pine with a base of ambroxan and cedar. Master by Zhufu blends citrus, blackberry and agarwood.

Amber and oriental woody

Warmer, these perfumes blend woods, resins and incense. Tasogare brings together plum, hinoki and incense. ATMAYATRA by Spiritica starts from holy basil (tulsi) and ends on Indian sandalwood and vanilla. The darkest woods have their own page: our oud perfumes.

Floral woody

Sahara and Aswan by Widian soften cedar and patchouli with rose, orange blossom or violet. ARCHANGELS by Cæleste wraps lily and tuberose in frankincense, myrrh and cedar.

Woody perfume for men or for women?

Woody scents have long been filed under men's fragrances, and many men still choose them for their longevity and restraint: a woody perfume for men often relies on vetiver, cedar and spices. But niche perfumes ignore these boundaries. A floral or amber woody also suits a woman very well, and the vast majority of the perfumes on this page are unisex.

How to choose your woody perfume

First look at the base notes on each product page: sandalwood for softness, cedar and vetiver for crispness, oud and guaiac for depth. The extraits de parfum, which make up most of this page, last a long time: one or two sprays are enough. To understand the families, read our guide to olfactory families, or discover sandalwood, cedar and vetiver.

Test before you choose

Most of the perfumes on this page are available as a 2 ml sample. Wear it for a whole day: a niche perfume evolves over several hours and reacts differently depending on the skin. Free shipping in France from €60, shipping to Europe and worldwide from our stock.