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exotic woods

exotic woods

Featured in 50 perfumes

1
Top Note
0
Heart Note
23
Base Note

Fragrance Note Deep Dive

exotic woods

Origins & Sources

exotic woods is a distinctive fragrance note that plays an important role in perfumery. This note can be derived from natural sources - including specific plants, flowers, woods, resins, or other materials - or created synthetically to replicate or enhance natural scents. Natural exotic woods often provides a more complex and nuanced character, while synthetic versions offer consistency and sustainability. The exotic woods note contributes unique olfactory characteristics to fragrance compositions, influencing how perfumes evolve on the skin.

Characteristics & Usage

exotic woods has unique olfactory characteristics that contribute significantly to fragrance compositions. This note influences the overall scent profile with its own intensity, longevity, and how it interacts with other notes. The exotic woods note can create harmony, contrast, or complexity depending on how it's blended with other ingredients.

In our database, the exotic woods note appears most commonly as a base note, suggesting it has deep, foundational qualities that provide long-lasting depth and warmth. This positioning reflects how perfumers typically use exotic woods to achieve specific effects in their compositions.

Pairs well with

Complementary notes

Thoughtful pairings to explore alongside exotic woods.

bergamot

Layer bergamot with exotic woods for a rounded accord that feels balanced.

musk

musk adds contrast that lets exotic woods shine without overwhelming.

sandalwood

Blend exotic woods with sandalwood to add depth and keep the drydown interesting.

Showing 1-24 of 50 perfumes

As Top Note

(1)

First impression notes that create the initial impact

As Base Note

(23)

Foundation notes that provide lasting depth

Aigner N°1 Platinum
Aigner

N°1 Platinum

2015
spicy
Coriander, Black pepper
Alessandro Serpico Incenso
Alessandro Serpico

Incenso

2001
citrus
Lavender, Ozonic notes
Amorphous / Black Baccara Black Moon
Amorphous / Black Baccara

Black Moon

1998
floral
Hibiscus, Pink freesia
Aramis Always
Aramis

Always

2006
citrus
Hibiscus, Magnolia
Bijan Nude for Men
Bijan

Nude for Men

woody
Chinese cedar, Lavender
Borsari 1870 Twist Borsari
Borsari 1870

Twist Borsari

1870
floral
Carnation, Lily
Byron Parfums Daï Quiri
Byron Parfums

Daï Quiri

2024
woody
Aldehydes, Marine notes
Byron Parfums Green Butterfly
Byron Parfums

Green Butterfly

2022
woody
Vanilla, Aldehydes
Chris Adams Belle Noire
Chris Adams

Belle Noire

2001
floral
Lily of the valley, Rose
Estēe Lauder Dazzling Gold
Estēe Lauder

Dazzling Gold

1998
floral
Exotic blossoms, Freesia
Fang Ant Nests 蟻巢
Fang

Ant Nests 蟻巢

citrus
Clove, Ginger
Fiorucci Paris
Fiorucci

Paris

2015
woody
Aldehydes, Marine notes
Fruits & Passion Baies des Champs Field Berries
Fruits & Passion

Baies des Champs Field Berries

2002
fruity
Leather, Magnolia
Gi. Vi. Emme / Visconti di Modrone Fontainebleau
Gi. Vi. Emme / Visconti di Modrone

Fontainebleau

1995
citrus
Hibiscus, Magnolia
Gian Marco Venturi GMV Donna Gian Marco Venturi Eau de Toilette
Gian Marco Venturi

GMV Donna Gian Marco Venturi Eau de Toilette

1999
floral
Freesia, Jasmine
Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ultimate pour Femme
Giorgio Armani

Armani Code Ultimate pour Femme

2014
citrus
Jasmine sambac, Orange blossom
Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Cristaux d'Agrumes
Guerlain

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Cristaux d'Agrumes

2003
citrus
Patchouli, Citruses
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Issey Miyake Cush Cush
Issey Miyake

L'Eau d'Issey Issey Miyake Cush Cush

2020
floral
Lily of the valley, Lily
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Issey Miyake Eau de Parfum
Issey Miyake

L'Eau d'Issey Issey Miyake Eau de Parfum

1998
floral
Lily of the valley, Lily
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Issey Miyake Eau de Toilette
Issey Miyake

L'Eau d'Issey Issey Miyake Eau de Toilette

1992
floral
Lily of the valley, Lily
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Issey Miyake Eau sans Alcool pour le Soleil
Issey Miyake

L'Eau d'Issey Issey Miyake Eau sans Alcool pour le Soleil

1995
floral
Lily of the valley, Lily
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Issey Miyake Parfum
Issey Miyake

L'Eau d'Issey Issey Miyake Parfum

1992
floral
Lily of the valley, Lily
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Issey Miyake Solid Perfume
Issey Miyake

L'Eau d'Issey Issey Miyake Solid Perfume

floral
Lily of the valley, Lily