5 Scents of Wood Used In Perfume

Last Updated on March 7, 2019 by Frank

When it comes to the scent of wood found in the fragrance, probably many times you hear the familiar names such as sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli … That is the flavoring most commonly used and popular in the world of woody fragrance.

1. CEDARWOOD

Cedar is a genus of gymnosperms in the pines, this is a native species of the Himalayan region and the Mediterranean region. Oils obtained from cedar is one of the oldest materials used in perfume. Cedarwood nicely scented, slightly spicy flavor and is used as a base layer in many perfumes. Cedar is one of the most widely used flavors in most of the current fragrance line, which mostly fragrances for men.

Essential oils are concentrated in cedar leaves, only a few focus on yourself and turn the tree. In aromatherapy, the scent of cedar wood has a calming effect and energy balance in the body, inspire the spirit … In perfume, the scent of cedar dry warm feeling characteristic of wood so often used in floor middle notes of the fragrance. Especially this fragrance brings solid self, pure should combine extremely food ideas with the group’s cardboard citrus scents (orange, lemon, this is a classic combination is easy to see in the line of perfumes for men.

The typical perfume line:

1. Bleu De Chanel
2. D&G The One For Men
3. Dsquared2 He Wood
   
4. Ferrari Cedar Essence
5. DAVIDOFF COOL WATER FOR MEN
   

2. SANDALWOOD

Sandalwood trees are native species of South Indian mountains and the Malay Archipelago, this plant originated from South East Asia with approximately 90% of oil production was sandalwood of India. Sandalwood essential oils which are woody oriental powerful scent feels thick and greasy smells like milk.

The scent of sandalwood essential oil scent is described titles of sweet myrrh, unique and exquisite. The scent of sandalwood easily is combined with many different flavors, usually combined with lavender, geranium, patchouli, bergamot, pineapple tree resin, black pepper and mint. Unlike other kinds of woody scent too strong, fragrant sandalwood soothing, pleasant and relaxing to use the road for both of colognes for men and women.

The typical perfume line:

1. L’eau D’Issey Miyake Pour Homme
2. Tom Ford Black Orchid,
3. DIOR FAHRENHEIT
4. Balenciaga L’essence

3. OUD WOOD

Incense is exudates to combat the disease in the family Aquilaria trees. This wood has a scent, strong and deep. Incense has the reputation of being the most expensive woods in the world so in the market perfumes, oud scent is artificial.

The Chinese describe their fragrance is “a sweet aroma, deep and balanced,” and they are used in the rituals and festivals. Long, of frankincense essential oil is extracted from the wood and the Arabs used as perfume. Agarwood is formed due to reaction with a fungus or bacteria that attack the body of the timber. Stems secrete scent oil on the wound to protect trees when trees mold parasitic infection; then it becomes oils harden and turn yellow to black.

The scent of incense has strong spillovers, slightly bring a blend of scents characteristic of wood and leather to add a bit of sweetness mixed with bitterness. Wonderful aroma of incense is regarded as the soul of the woody fragrance that’s why the trend fragrances with the scent of aromatic wood as the main always attracted the attention of both the creative world fragrance and lovers woody perfume.

The typical perfume line:

1. POLO RALPH LAUREN SUPREME OUD
2. ETIENNE AIGNER NO 1 FOR MEN
3. FERRARI ESSENCE OUD

4. VETIVER

Type of vetiver scent cataloged woody scent thanks to a landmark, bringing dry woody aroma mixed la bitter chocolate and smoke. This incense is very popular in niche perfumes and colognes. Vetiver all used many of the classic perfume Carven, Givenchy, and Guerlain.

Outstanding features of vetiver is the scent of green roots gently citrus smells fresh, pleasant, slightly woody smell wonderful and a bit of land. Vetiver essential oil obtained by the distillation of vetiver roots a water vapor is one of the oriental perfume scents most characteristic and good fragrance. Vetiver often creates a sense of classic, elegant and powerful road so often associated with the scent of lavender, amber, leather and other kinds of woody fragrance.

The typical perfume line:

1. CK Eternity For Men
2. LACOSTE EAU DE LACOSTE L.12.12 BLANC
3. HERMES TERRE D’HERMES
4. CAROLINA HERRERA 212 MEN
5. TOM FORD GREY VETIVER FOR MEN

Here Best Sexy Vetiver Colognes for Men that you can use if you love vetiver like me.

5. PATCHOULI

Like vetiver, patchouli is classified as woody scents characterized by warm, dry and warm like the scent of wood. Patchouli is mainly shrub grows in India and the leaves are used to extract oil. This is a sweet aroma, bass, bringing soil and very popular flavor in many fragrances, especially floral scents brought wood and musk.

Patchouli is an herb, belonging to the mint family. Patchouli belongs Pogostemon genus and a height of between 0.5 – 1 m. Pink and white flowering plants and herbs used in the perfume industry thanks to the wonderful scent and for many centuries. Patchouli is a native species of tropical Asia. Today, many species of patchouli are grown throughout Asia, West Africa, and South America for the production of patchouli oil.

Patchouli essential oils obtained from a water-steam process and extract CO2 from dry leaves. Patchouli oil with herbs characteristic aroma and slight woody mint, sweet and deep aroma. Through passionate fragrance and flavor properties of patchouli should normally be used at the end of large incense fragrances. Patchouli combines well with the scent of incense vetiver, woody, musk, lavender, roses and the aroma typical of the east. The scent of patchouli usually used extensively in both male and female fragrances, creating seductive warmth.

The typical perfume line:

1. NARCISO RODRIGUEZ FOR HIM
2. CALVIN KLEIN ONE SHOCK FOR HIM
3. GUCCI GUILTY INTENSE POUR HOMME 
4. TRUSSARDI UOMO 2011

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