The smell of burning woods in the fireplace during a cold snowy night, or the smell of damp tree branches in the countryside on a rainy morning, the unique character of a woody odor is always close to our heart, it creates a warm and cozy feeling and unveils pleasant memories. It is quite common to sense a woody odor in a perfume, you may not distinguish it immediately, but a few sniffs later you get to identify the sturdy warmness donated by a tree’s crust.
Cedarwood, Rosewood, Sandalwood and many more woody notes are widely used in perfumery, and each one of them is of great importance to perfumers. Some come with a strong, thick and warm scent, while others carry a light, green or even floral profile. The feeling of talking a walk in the park, the earthy smell of soil, an oriental touch with spicy details, all are aromatic gifts provided to the fragrances by these unique ingredients.
The selection and proportion of a woody note, is exclusively the creator’s choice, in order to build the desirable accord and bring into existence a fragrant dream. Next time you realize your perfume hides a woody accord take some time to enjoy the unique fresh nature.
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