Woody fragrances first appeared across the perfume horizon in the 1940s and due to their potent character, were initially considered male scents. A top note laden with elements of fresh, slightly sweet pear, elegant and gingery mango, firm and crunchy apple and sugary persimmon open this fruity/floral and woody-nuanced fragrance that is favored by both men and women. The woody fragrance family is often employed in this sector because it is extremely versatile, pleasing and extensive. These facets render structure and vibrancy to a perfume. In one sense, our perfumers at Alpha Aromatics are actually behavioral psychologists, as they must have a practical understanding of how fragrance can transform it.

Eau de Toilette: These fragrances have an even lower concentration of fragrance blends. They're usually lighter and more affordable than some of the other options. The more popular blooms include: sweet, rosy peony; mellow, creamy gardenia; waxy tuberose, fresh, delicate lily-of-the-valley, dreamy, musky rose, buttery magnolia, and sugary, warm and powdery mimosa. A burst of invigorating citrus introduces this fragrance with streaming aspects of uplifting and tart grapefruit, juicy orange and fresh, salty, aquatic tones.If you’re a brand owner, product developer or formulator, cosmetic chemist, product development scientist or you’re simply looking to start your own perfume line, call our teams today for help with developing a woody scent for your product or product line. Fruits, such as velvety peach, fruity plum and succulent nectarine, add a luxurious and honeyed texture to a fragrance. Our fragrances are painstakingly developed and utilize the most innovative and sustainable technologies available. Eau Fraîche: This category has the lower concentration of essential oils or perfume extracts. They last the shortest amount of time and are usually the most inexpensive options available. Composed of mostly cedar wood, this marks the first time so much of this aspect was incorporated into a single scent.

Elements of slightly sweet, spicy and woody cardamom oil, dry, smoky and earthy papyrus, and sensual, passionate musk form the core of this scent, and these aspects finally meld to become a compelling and unforgettable fragrance. Final thought about fragrance: Perfume is magic; It’s mystery. We recreate the smell of a flower. Of wood. Of grass. We capture the essence of life…We make dreams. ~M J RoseIn times of uncertainty, many of us turn to little moments of ritual, and the power scent has to influence your mood shouldn’t be underestimated. (Research has suggested that 75 per cent of our emotions may be triggered by smell.) So it’s hardly surprising that the most interesting fragrances this season use woody, sometimes spiritual notes to offer comfort and calm, encouraging you to breathe deep. That all changed in 1952 with the launch of the first women’s fragrance, Féminité du bois, a classic scent created by French designer, Serge Lutens. For example, they must consider their desired target audience, which breaks down further into knowing exactly what a consumer is looking for and what language they may use in describing a desired product. The quintessence of all things tropical, this fragrance opens with a sultry stream of citrusy, spicy and complex bergamot and redolent, plush and velvety peach.

The rise in prominence of woody base notes is largely due to trends in the fragrance industry concerning the avoidance of synthetic ingredients and the embrace of simple, natural aromas, such as the timeless, appealing muskiness of wood. The fragrance completes with a base note comprised of earthy, uplifting precious woods, warm amber and sensual musk. Perfumed herbs such as: lavender; geranium; basil; cumin; rosemary and sage provide fresh and green facets to woody notes. They are used more in masculine fragrances. Appealing more to masculine sensibilities, this fragrance, when applied via a deodorant body spray, renders a feeling of general freshness. Daley Quinn is a Byrdie contributor who covers all things beauty and wellness. She has bylines at The Cut and WWD, and is a former editor for Family Circle. For this story, she considered dozens of different woodsy fragrances, paying close attention to their fragrance profiles.This can and usually does require considerable research. A Few Of Our Recently Formulated Woody Perfumes These aspects soon acquiesce into a heart note marked by sensual and intense jasmine, papery, woody and aromatic bamboo, rich, spicy and inviting ginger and warm, exotic white tea bud. The introduction of fruity facets to a woody formulation softens and adds a touch of sensuality to a perfume, which by itself can often be dry and masculine.