Collection: Wood Fragrance

Once confined to base notes, woody fragrances now stand as a fragrance family in their own right. A woody fragrance with sandalwood, cedarwood or oud expresses a richness that is elegant, distinctive and timeless.

Woody perfume, a multifaceted fragrance family

The woody fragrance family is one of the most iconic in perfumery. They are recognised by their notes of wood, roots, mosses and resins. From the forest floor to the crackling warmth of a log fire,
woody fragrances naturally evoke nature, much like floral fragrances.

The world of woody fragrance is far richer than it may seem. Amber, earthy, smoky or resinous, these facets come from the wood
essence used and the way the woody note is developed in the fragrance. A woody fragrance can be soft and creamy with sandalwood, fresh and green with vetiver, or darker and more mysterious with oud. 

In every case, a woody perfume holds an inimitable signature. Like a tree, it radiates natural elegance and quiet strength, in a fragrance that feels both sophisticated and reassuring.

What are the iconic woods in perfumery?

Essential ingredients used in the woody fragrance family include sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, patchouli and oud.

Sandalwood captivates with its enveloping, almost milky, velvety softness. Cedarwood reveals a drier, more raw presence. Vetiver balances a green scent and a smoky note, while patchouli unveils damp, earthier facets. Oud embodies a more intense and mysterious, almost animal scent, often associated with spicy fragrance and an oriental scent.

Woody notes for every season

A woody note naturally evokes autumn and winter, particularly when they reveal smoky, amber or spicy facets. Yet a woody fragrance is not reserved for colder months. It can be worn all year round. It all depends on the how the woody notes are composed and balanced.

Long associated with a man’s wardrobe, woody fragrances now appeal to everyone. They are popular among men and women seeking an elegant fragrance with character, a distinctive olfactory identity and excellent longevity on the skin. A Réminiscence woody fragrance is unisex, designed to be worn according to a person’s preference.  

Unisex woody fragrances by Réminiscence

Réminiscence has made woody fragrances a cornerstone of the maison. One such unisex fragrance is Le Patchouli eau de toilette
intense, which blends patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood andvetiver. Its variation, Le Patchouli Élixir eau de parfum, offers an even more concentrated interpretation.

Woody notes lie also at the heart of Souffle Ambré eau de toilette intense. It is an amber fragrance with a woody scent that blends patchouli essential oil with sandalwood and cedarwood.

In Bois Étoilé, the maison explores a far more sensual facet of wood with an intense eau de parfum built around the precious resin that is oud, enhanced by amber, saffron and rose.