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Diptyque’s Philosykos fragrance is not only the brand’s most popular perfume, but it’s also a beautiful woody scent. It encapsulates the scent of every part of the fig tree. (The name is literally Greek for “friend of a fig.”) The milky fig flavours mix with white cedar for a unisex crowd pleaser.
Mixing refreshing pomelo with earthier vetiver smoke and spicy papyrus gives this scent a blend of sweetness and spice. The apple blossom in the heart note gives it a zingy kick and makes it a year-round woody favourite of mine.
I wear this perfume almost every day, and I still get excited when I spray it on. The scent is heady but not overpowering. It mixes fruity, light fig (that’s not super sweet) with sexy, firey tobacco and dry hay. You honestly will never tire of this scent.
Despite launching 25 years ago, this aftershave is as fresh as ever. Yes, it’s marketed to men, and yes, its notes have a masculine air to them, but the scent is no more masculine than any new-age, woody fragrance. The calabrian bergamot, neroli and green tangerine cut through the woodiness with an aquatic freshness.
This scent has a bit of a kick when first spritzed, but as it settles on the skin, it takes on a more powdery vibe with top notes of Italian cypress and rose and base notes of Brazilian rosewood.
Another EDT that’s marketed to male customers, this fragrance smells sexy across the board. The warm cedar, patchouli and leather are a powerful combination, so if you want to soften it, layer with a light floral scent like rose.
The wood sage at the base of this fragrance gives it an earthy scent, while the freshness is brought out by the sea salt. Close your eyes, breathe it in, and imagine a brisk walk along the British coastline.
A woody scent verging on oud, this rich frgrance is inspired by the Turkish village of Halfeti. It evokes the scents of a spice market with leather, oud, amber, lavender, cardamom, cumin, nutmeg, saffron, violet and cinnamon.
Base notes of milk mousse accord and top notes of coffee give a comforting creaminess to this fragrance. Sandalwood and cedar essence provide a woody warmth.
This is a warm, sensual and upbeat fragrance. The rich base of black amber, musk, vetiver and Moroccan cedar combined with top notes of bergamot, lemon, neroli, African marigold and buchu create a fun and vibrant scent. It’s my go-to on a night out.
No words can express how sexy this perfume is. It’s got intimate dinner vibes. When I wear it, I really want someone to lean in and whisper into my ear so they can smell the black cherries, hazelnuts and tobacco leaf meshed with the woody, sensual base of Madagascan vanilla, sandalwood and amber resin. It’s decadent and alluring.
This scent strikes the balance between fresh and woody. The cardamom at the top is punchy, but it settles down into a warm vibe thanks to the soft musk and amber.
Probably the freshest woody perfume you’ll ever come across. With fresh lemon and ginger, it’s a really springy scent, but the moss and amber give it a woody richness.
This is a really unassuming scent that unravels the more you smell it. The woodiness is subtle and a little overpowered by the aromatic notes, but the depth of sandalwood and cedar linger.
Imagine Glossier You but sexier and genderless. A mix of bergamot, leather and bamboo notes creates a warm scent that lingers. Super long-lasting for the price point.
It’s hard to come across a cool yet woody and smoky fragrance. The Moroccan cedar is, of course, warm and quite aromatic, but the aldehydes and violet leaves give a crispness to the scent.
Made with essential oils, sandalwood and olibanum, this scent is deep and comforting. A simple spritz goes a long way.
The striking notes of labdanum, ambrette and styrax make for an earthy and woody scent that evokes images of sea spray whipping the deck of a boat.
