Lance Carson
Woody fragrances are derived from wood materials such as trees, roots, resins, moss, and some leaves and grasses with earthy qualities. They are warm and rich, often forming the base of a scent due to their aromatic weight. The most common types of wood used in cologne include cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, oud, and mahogany. Cedar, with its dry and resinous scent, is one of the most widely used notes in fragrances. Sandalwood, with its creamy, rich, and sensual aroma, is another popular choice. Vetiver, on the other hand, offers a unique, earthy, and smoky fragrance that is impossible to replicate synthetically. Oud, also known as agarwood, is one of the most expensive and recognised wood ingredients, with an exotic and oriental quality. Patchouli provides a sensual, dark, earthy, and medicinal woody note. Mahogany, a stunning exotic hardwood, is also used in colognes, adding a reddish hue that deepens and darkens with age.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Woody fragrance family | Cedarwood, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Oud |
| Woody cologne | Tom Ford Oud Wood, Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Le Labo Santal 33 |
| Woody and earthy perfume notes | Roots, moss, grass, patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver |
What You'll Learn
Sandalwood
Some popular colognes that feature sandalwood include:
- Tom Ford's Oud Wood, Noir Extreme, and Santal Blush
- Le Labo's Santal 33
- Chanel's Bleu de Chanel, N°5, and Egoiste
- Dior's Sauvage
- Montblanc's Legend
- Burberry's Mr. Burberry
- Guerlain's Santal Royal
- Abdul Samad al Qurashi's Sandalwood
- Taylor of Old Bond Street's Sandalwood
- Chanel Bois des Iles
- Neela Vermeire's Trayee
- Nishane's Fan Your Flames
- Kilian's Sacred Wood
- Floris's Santal
- Chanel No 5 dupe, 5e arr
- Xerjoff's Richwood
- Pasha de Cartier
- Dune by Christian Dior
- BDK's Gris Charnel
- Initio's Rehab
- Diptyque's Tam Dao
- Escentric's 04
- Chanel Bois des Iles
- Geo. F. Trumper's Sandalwood Cologne
- Parle Moi de Parfum's Milky Musk
- Serge Lutens' Santal Majuscule and Santal Blanc
- Le Jardin Retrouve's Sandalwood Sacre
- Matiere Premiere's Santal Austral
- Robert Piguet's L'insomnuit
- Dior Homme Intense
- Art of Shaving's Sandalwood and Cypress
- Guerlain's Samsara and Samsara Shine
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Cedarwood
- Armani Code Eau de Toilette by Armani Beauty
- Hero Eau de Toilette by Burberry
- Hero Eau de Parfum by Burberry
- 1 Million Elixir by Paco Rabanne
- Pour Homme Eau de Toilette by Versace
- The One For Men Eau de Toilette by Dolce&Gabbana
- Ralph's Club Eau de Parfum by Ralph Lauren
- The One For Men Eau de Parfum by Dolce&Gabbana
- Platinum Égoïste Eau de Toilette by Chanel
- Cedarwood Spray Cologne by Archibald Sisters
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Vetiver
Today, vetiver remains a popular ingredient in colognes, often combined with other notes to create complex and captivating fragrances. For example, Creed's "Original Vétiver" uses both the leaves and roots of the plant, resulting in a green and fresh masculine scent with earthy and leathery characteristics. St Johns' "Vetiver Collection" combines grassy, wood, and citrus notes, creating a self-assured fragrance suitable for any occasion. Czech & Speake's "Vétiver Vert" is a modern interpretation of a classic masculine fragrance, with rich citrus top notes and a sweet and woody base of Haitian vetiver and sandalwood.
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Oud
- Tom Ford Oud Wood: A classic, earthy blend with notes of oud, Brazilian rosewood, cardamom, and vanilla.
- Jo Malone London Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense: A hypnotic, smoky blend with citrus top notes and a warm, woody base.
- Creed Royal Oud: A confident and refined scent with pink pepper, lemon, and Sicilian bergamot, followed by cedar, angelica seed, and frankincense.
- Miller Harris La Fumée Alexandrie: A sensual and opulent fragrance with rose, oud, and incense, tempered with cumin and cinnamon.
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Extrait de Parfum: A bold statement with oud wrapped in musk and vanilla, spiced with saffron and patchouli.
- Habibi Desert Oud: A bold and intriguing scent with a heart of rose and jasmine, grounded by smoky oud and musk, with hints of citrus and spice.
- Acqua di Parma Signatures of the Sun Oud & Spice: A captivating blend of oud with zesty bergamot and raspberry, followed by a spicy heart of pink pepper and cinnamon.
These colognes showcase the versatility and popularity of oud as a key note in men's fragrances, offering a warm, woody, and smoky aroma that is both alluring and sophisticated.
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Rosewood
Despite this protection, rosewood can still be found as an ingredient in some perfumes and colognes. This is due to the clever use of substitute woods by perfumers, who are able to replicate the unique qualities of Brazilian rosewood.
- Ajmal Rose Wood EDP: This fragrance combines Brazilian rosewood with cardamom and Sichuan pepper, resulting in an oriental and woody scent.
- Al Haramain Junoon Oud: A captivating and luxurious scent featuring woody notes, amber, musk, and sensual rosewood.
- KHALIS AWESOME for Men: An oriental woody cologne with notes of lemon, sage, cardamom, cinnamon, rosewood, amber, and patchouli.
- Fearless Eau de Parfum: A bold and confident fragrance with modern botanicals, including wild geranium and rosewood.
- Skylar Urban Rose Eau de Parfum: A hypoallergenic and vegan-friendly perfume with spicy floral notes of pink pepper, amber, and rosewood.
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Frequently asked questions
There are several types of wood used in cologne, including cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, pine, and oud (also known as agarwood).
Cedarwood has a dry, distinctive, woody, and resinous scent. It is often used as a base note in perfumes and pairs well with fresher notes such as citrus.
Sandalwood is a versatile and widely used scent, with a creamy, rich, and sensual aroma. It is extracted from trees in the genus Santalum and was traditionally sourced from India, but due to over-harvesting, Australian sandalwood is now preferred.
Oud, also known as agarwood, is one of the most expensive wood ingredients used in perfumery. It is derived from the resin of evergreen trees in the Aquilaria and Gyrinops genera, which produce it in response to fungal infections. Its distinctive, earthy scent with hints of incense, leather, and musk makes it highly sought-after.
