Winter is edging closer and closer now, so in preparation, we’re planning out our warm and cosy fragrances for the season. If you’re stuck on how to switch your scents, the easiest solution is to just amp up the woody fragrance notes.
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The woody fragrance family oozes warmth, earthiness and smokiness – so is perfect for the cooler weather. You’re going to want to look for lots of cedarwood, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, leather, oakmoss, amber and oud.
But be wary – woody notes are the most versatile and compatible notes in the fragrance world which means nearly every scent under the sun has a woody base. So when you’re trying to identify good woody winter perfumes, make sure it’s heavy on the woody notes, not just using a hint to ground the scent.
bh tip: if you’re looking for a more sensual winter fragrance, woody orientals are the way to go. They’re warm, sexy and spicy.
Try one of the warm and woody scents below this winter and thank us later, beauties!
The Body Shop Arber Eau De Toilette
This woody eau de toilette is made for men and inspired by nature. It has an earthy sandalwood, tonka bean and vetiver base with hints of coriander, mint, watermelon, lime, orange and geranium.
Clinique Aromatics Elixir Eau de Toilette
Clinique’s Aromatics Elixir is an eau de toilette featuring notes of sandalwood, oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver, musk and amber. Plus, rose essence, chamomile, jasmine, muguet and ylang-ylang are thrown into the woody mix!
Lush President’s Hat
This fragrance is an earthy mix of oakmoss, patchouli and vanilla, with the amber-like aroma of myrrh resinoid.
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Eau de Parfum
Moroccan jasmine and bergamot are combined with the warmth of sandalwood, amber and musk in this iconic Eau de Parfum.
Estée Lauder Youth-Dew Eau de Parfum
Youth-Dew is an oriental woody scent that mixes rose, jonquil, lavender, jasmine, muguet, spices, moss, vetiver and patchouli together.
Hidden London Marylebone Wood Eau de Parfum
$299, 100mL, libertineparfumerie.com.au
Grapefruit, cedarwood, dry smoky sandalwood, mossy vetiver, patchouli and amber are blended together in this intoxicating Eau de Parfum.
Elizabeth & James Nirvana Bourbon Eau de Parfum
$89, 30mL, myer.com.au
Vanilla bourbon, oakwood and a hint of tuberose make up this sexy oriental woody fragrance.
Comme Des Garçons Wonderwood Eau de Parfum
$130, 50mL, mecca.com.au
This heady Eau de Parfum blends Madagascan pepper, bergamot, Somalian incense, nutmeg, cashmeran, cedarwood, sandalwood, vetiver and agarwood together for a truly woody experience.
CLEAN Reserve Sueded Oud Eau de Parfum
$140, myer.com.au
This alluring CLEAN Reserve scent pairs heavy, sexy notes of oud, soft suede, black amber and patchouli with fresh and creamy notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, white magnolia and praline.
Guess 1981 For Men
This men’s fragrance is a smoky and spicy take on a woody aroma. It features notes of violet leaves, Italian Bergamot, cedarwood, oakmoss, salt grey amber, leather and olibanum.
Jo Malone London Orris & Sandalwood Cologne Intense
Top notes of violet give way to a woody orris, sandalwood and amber in this sensual scent.
John Varvatos Heritage
This masculine scent is a woody oriental fragrance. It has a rich base of amber, leather and sandalwood. Herbs and spices are blended in, as well as a hint of vanilla.
I like woody ones if they are mixed with gourmand notes and cosy ambery sweeter notes too.