What does wood smell like?
Oud smells spicy, smoky, and musky with a faint sweetness
Sandalwood smells warm, deep, rich, and resinous
Cedarwood smells dry, smooth, sleek, with a hint of pencil shavings
What type of smell is wood?
Wood is in the Earthy & Woody fragrance family, while oud is part of the Warm & Spicy fragrance family
What are some key types of wood and where do they come from?
Oud, also known as Agarwood, is a fragrant, dark, resinous wood. Its extreme rarity makes it one of the most expensive raw scent ingredients in the world.
Sandalwood comes from the evergreen santalum album tree. It takes at least 30 years to mature before the oil can be harvested for perfume.
Cedarwood is created from a wild tree, creating a dry, woody scent
What does wood pair well with?
For a soft and sweet scent: Pair with vanilla notes
For a fresh and energetic scent: Pair with citrus notes
How to make your fragrance last:
Fragrance lasts longer on hydrated skin—try spritzing post-shower or after applying moisturizer
Spray pulse points to make your scent last longer: wrists, neck, behind ears, ankles, and calves
Keep a mini fragrance in your bag for an afternoon pick-me-up
Keep your scents in top condition by storing bottles in a cool, dry place
Find your perfect concentration:
The concentration of a perfume is the percentage of pure fragrance oil to ethanol and stabilizing ingredients, which determines how long it will last.
Pure perfume: At 20+ percent perfume oil, this is the most potent concentration
Eau de parfum (EDP): At 15 to 20 percent perfume oil, this popular choice allows you to switch up your scent from day to night
Eau de toilette (EDT): At 10 to 15 percent perfume oil, this concentration can be applied throughout the day