Not everyone knows this, but there are six different kinds of perfumes—including Perfume, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne, Eau Fraîche, and Perfume Oil. The main way to tell the difference between them is what's in the base. Because this scent is truly one-of-a-kind, it may take a special nose to appreciate it. If you’re not a fan of complex fragrances that evolve with wear, you probably won’t like this. While each person is different regarding their taste in fragrance, there's no doubt that woodsy scents feel sophisticated and cool. Maybe it's because they're a departure from the overly sweet perfumes of our youth, or perhaps it's just something that happens to your olfactory system as you grow up (much like our taste buds). Either way, there's no denying the sultry appeal of a scent that's laced with notes like cedar, amber, bergamot, or sandalwood. These have a dry, warm smell—evocative of, well, the woods. As the name suggests, woody perfumes will have notes of wood. Some popular fragrance notes include sandalwood, cedarwood, balsam, vetiver, and birch. “Woody notes have traditionally been associated with men's fragrances but have been embraced more and more by women,” explains Daniel Giles, Founder of Perfumehead. These notes can often be described as opulent, sensual, and rich with a “hint of mystery,” he adds. Dark is Night is sensual and provocative, like kissing in the rain in the night. The initial spritz reveals fresh green grass, but as the perfume wears it becomes heavier and heady. Freesia and vetiver deepen the scent before patchouli and vanilla bean break through and linger for hours. These dimensions make the perfume ideal for day to night wear, though your should only use a spritz or two because the combination of patchouli and vanilla can be overwhelming if you apply too much.

Top Notes: Madagascar Pepper | Middle Notes: Cedarwood | Base Notes: Vetiver | Size: 1.7 / 3.4oz | Type: Eau de Parfum The combination of patchouli and vanilla creates a very strong scent. Make sure not to spritz on too much.Best for fall and winter, this deep dive into extravagance is warm and inviting — not intimidating like you might think. It reminds me of a glass of wine by the fireplace, but maybe one you’d grab from the top shelf. A musky cologne like this will be known for its earthy qualities, combining a richness with an authentic kind of elegant warmth. Sandalwood colognes are amongst the most popular choices, making up the ‘creamier’ end of the scent spectrum. Parfums de Marly Herod Eau de Parfum makes a surprising entrance into your olfactory senses with spicy cinnamon and pepper, then mellows out with notes of tobacco and incense before warming again with hints of vanilla, patchouli, and woody accord. Needless to say, this woody-vanilla fragrance is a rollercoaster for the senses, but in the best way possible.

TikTok has made this perfume extremely popular — so if you want a very unique fragrance, you won’t get that with this. Woody fragrances can most easily be characterised by being sourced from earthy materials, such as trees, resin, moss and bark. You’re likely to mostly find top notes that are both aromatic and citric in a woody scent, with the dominance of the wood itself found more in the base notes.While all of the colognes on this list are woody, other accords add to the overall scent profile. To help you decide which woody cologne is best for you, think about the other notes you want involved—spicy, aromatic, citrus, floral, musky, or leathery. The very best woody cologne should combine several different accords for a well-balanced scent. Season For an extra element in woody fragrances, add an extra dimension to your scent by introducing fruitier notes, florals, herbs or additional spices. This will take your fragrance into different sub-categories depending on the notes you choose to add (e.g. ‘Woody Oriental’), but will ultimately remain a woody cologne at its core. Tom Ford Private Blend Oud Wood Eau De Parfum Spray If Gentlemen Givenchy is Scotch then you’ll need a sharper-edged Bourbon scent to follow and The Art of Shaving team responds. This woody cologne for men is directly inspired by cask-aged bourbon. Bourbon Amber from The Art of Shaving brings nature to the forefront by way of select raw ingredients, bursting with earthiness, from the laced herbal undertones to the rich woody base, it’s intense yet sophisticated. Best of all, it’s reasonably priced in comparison to most designer options on our list.