I woody scents they are a very evocative olfactory family and it is not difficult to understand why: woods, trees, trunks, branches, hints of warm and dry woods... all fascinating and fairy-tale visual (and olfactory!) images, which stimulate the imagination or, more simply, the memories and emotions of being immersed in the wonders of nature. In the world of perfumery they are often called "boisé", a French term that can be translated into Italian with "woody" or "woody". The recurring olfactory notes in these fragrances are those of oud, cedar, vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, but sometimes it is easy to come across even more particular wood essences, selected with skill by expert and particularly creative perfumer noses. Because of their intensity and their "warmth", i woody scents they are particularly strong in autumn and winter, but nothing prevents you from wearing them with great satisfaction even during the sunniest seasons.
Woody fragrances: a unisex pleasure
Due to their characteristics, woody fragrances have always been considered purely masculine. Fortunately today this is no longer the case and the woody notes are now present in many unisex or women's perfumes, logically in more delicate concentrations and designed to give the best effect on female skin.
We have selected five very particular woody artistic perfumes worthy of being tried:
1. Super Cedar's Byredo
super cedar is a sublime unisex fragrance that carries Virginia cedar wood in its heart. The first thought goes immediately (nostalgically) to the shavings of a freshly sharpened pencil, to the hints of a warm, familiar and comfortable wood. The opening rose petals and the base notes of vetiver from Haiti give this perfume strong hints of cleanliness and make it suitable for any context. The formula behind super cedar she is vegan and the fragrance has a medium intensity. It is simply perfect for those looking for a delicate and elegant perfume, with that "something extra" that prompts those who smell it to compliment it and immediately ask for information.
2. Patchouli Noble by Nobile 1942
This niche perfume is wonderful, it represents the quintessence of handcrafted woody perfumes. The patchouli used is macerated for over six months before being used and this procedure (strictly artisanal) gives value to the fragrance and a notable intensity. Incense, guaiac wood, sandalwood, cistus, white pepper, jasmine, lemon, tonka bean and oakmoss make this perfume interesting and original, even if (as expected) it is always patchouli that prevails over the other notes of its rich olfactory pyramid . Patchouli Noble it is a unisex fragrance, perfect for expressing a man's virility and emphasizing the class and elegance of a woman. The woody notes released by this jewel are irresistible!
3. Blamage of Nasomatto
Embarrassment evokes woody scents starting from the cap of the bottle, a splendid reproduction of a trunk made of white lacquered hazelnut wood. For the creation of this unisex fragrance, the master perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri claims to have mixed different essences without any logic, creating a sort of olfactory cauldron containing notes of light woods, birch, leather and musk. The woody notes prevail over the rest, resulting enriched and enhanced by musk and some powdery and sweet scents. Some have defined Embarrassment the “easiest” fragrance to wear within the eccentric perfume collection Nasomatto, while others describe it as a very complex and layered work, the result not of an error but of careful research. As per tradition Nasomatto, the persistence is decidedly over the top and those who use this artistic woody perfume really don't risk going unnoticed.
4. Oud Wood by Tom Ford
oudwood di Tom Ford it is based on a delicate oud accord (the "wood of the gods" which has literally made the fortune of the brand Montale), combined with sandalwood, Chinese pepper, rosewood, amber and spices. It is a very balanced, elegant and seductive unisex perfume, one of the most successful and irresistible in the collection of the famous American designer. Particularly suitable for the coldest months of the year, it manages to express an irrepressible sensuality, a magic that olfactorily recreates the images of mystical temples scented with incense, places that make you awestruck by their sacredness but which, inexplicably, are also comfortable and irresistible . oudwood it is one of the most successful, balanced and bewitching woody perfumes ever, a diamond of the highest carat.
5. Bois Mystique by Houbigant
A fine mystical fragrance, as the name suggests. The fusion between woods and spices is perfect, daughter of the maison's very long tradition of excellence Houbigant in the field of artistic perfumery. The incense is simply sublime and the base notes of cashmere wood and guaiac wood masterfully express the woody nature of the perfume. Bois Mystique it is warm, enveloping, complex and very balanced: a small olfactory jewel to be discovered and savored spray after spray.
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