By note
Woody fragrances are built on cedar, sandalwood, vetiver and similar materials. They smell dry, calm and solid, and they are the backbone of most colognes people describe as elegant or mature.
Because woods sit in the base of a fragrance, these scents tend to last well. Here are the woody fragrances in our catalog that last longest and fit the most occasions.
How we picked. We took every fragrance in our catalog in the woody family and ordered them by how long they last and how many occasions they cover. The list shows up to 10. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
Dior
$125 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Leather
Violet leaf and leather with an almost gasoline-like accord. An unclassifiable classic, bold and full of character.
Chanel
$155 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Woody
A woody aromatic of quiet elegance. Sparkling citrus settles onto incense and creamy sandalwood: the navy suit of perfumery.
Tom Ford
$200 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Unisex · Leather
Leather as soft as a worn jacket, with cardamom and moss. It evokes American desert roads at dusk.
Hermès
$125 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody
Earth, mineral and bitter orange. A walk between the vegetal and the mineral, sober and deeply elegant.
Le Labo
$330 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Unisex · Woody
Creamy Australian sandalwood, dry leather and a touch of violet. The scent of a generation of design cafés and exposed-brick lofts.
Dior
$140 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Woody
Powdery iris, velvet and wood. A sophisticated, almost velvety masculinity that shines on cold nights.
Valentino
$115 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody
Salty violet leaf, ginger and smoky vetiver. Italian elegance with a modern edge.
Lalique
$35 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody
Dark, earthy vetiver like ink on paper. A cult classic, introspective and surprisingly affordable.
Issey Miyake
$85 · 4.2 oz · EDT · Men · Woody
The spicy, ambery take on the aquatic classic: citrus, incense and cinnamon. Warmer and more nocturnal.
Answer 7 quick questions about the person and the occasion, and we will match the fragrances that fit best.
Take the quizCedar is dry and pencil-like. Sandalwood is creamy and soft. Vetiver is a root, not a wood, and smells earthy, green and slightly smoky.
Usually, yes. Dry woods with moderate projection are among the safest styles for work because they smell clean without being sweet.
Of course. Many unisex and niche fragrances are woody, and woods are the base of a large share of women’s perfumes.
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