Best woody perfumes for her for an elegant scent

An unapologetic celebration of beautiful wood, L'Artisan Parfumeur flexes its prowess in this offering, which translates to It Was A Wood. A sniff nudges open the door to a calming and serene world, mingling notes to vetiver, buckwheat and cedar wood. You can practically hear the birds tweeting.

The frenetic, complex and often contradicting notes of Bandra in downtown Mumbai have been captured with sublime expertise in D.S. & Durga's Radio Mumbai.

The EDP recreates the pulsating buzz with top notes of copper and cedarwood before revealing a heart of sandalwood, iris and boronia. At the base, you'll find wafts of balsam fir, coconut and ambergris. Anoint pulse points (behind ears, throat, wrists, ankles) for all-day staying power.

Famed for its unisex colognes, Jo Malone's Intense line offers a more powerful hit of fragrance. Namibian myrrh trees are the stars of this show, its resinous scent made warmer with notes of sweet and silky tonka bean. 

Worried about the scent sliding off after the initial spritz? This combination is available in Jo Malone’s bath and body products too, so you can layer yourself in it from top to toe.

Wood combines with Oriental notes in Aesop's Marrakech Intense EDP. The desert city is brought to life with warm woody notes of sandalwood and clove, lifted by a bouquet of florals: delicate rose, jasmine and neroli are all in the mix.

The colour of deep honey, Somebody Wood is as comforting as it looks. PHLUR has made something perfect for cosying up with on frightful autumn and winter nights with a strong but never overpowering EDP. Top notes include grey cloud-zapping bursts of bergamot and lemon, before a heart of jasmine, saffron and cyclamen reveals itself. The base thrums with a medley of warming woods: sandalwood, musk, moss and cedarwood with vanilla and amber for warmth.

Impulsive personalities will like Nomad from Aussie brand Who Is Elijah.

The versatile fragrance can be worn any place, any time and by anyone, achieved through its ingredients which belong to no less than three scent families. Amberwood sits at the heart with Bulgarian rose and ambergris, sandwiched between saffron, Egyptian jasmine and almond at the top and cedar, fir resin, mush and moss at the base.

Despite the mix, it's a very light scent.

Tom Ford fragrances rarely feature florals, which is why so many fragrance fans are drawn to the collection. They offer a sniff of the alternative.

The Oud Wood EDP pays homage to the wood’s use in temples, heightening the intensity with rose, cardamom, sandalwood and vetiver with Tonka bean and amber at the base. Chic and sensual, staying true to the brand’s DNA.

If you’re familiar with the Santal aroma, you’ll detect it a mile off. It is such a powerful and long-lasting scent that just a few spritzes in the morning will stand the test of time throughout the day. Get ready to cue the compliments as the smokey wood and spicy notes will be sure to catch attention. It’s unisex, sensual and has notes of cardamon, iris, violet, ambrox, sandalwood, papyrus and cedarwood.

You can’t help but feel powerful wearing Gucci’s Oud Intense, presented in a black square bottle with a gleaming gold topper. Rich and intoxicating, it’s the perfect thing to wear for a second or third date when seduction is on the cards.

The grand palaces of Persia play muse to Creed’s best-selling Royal Oud fragrance. The perfume is filled with ingredients prized in ancient cultures: think cedar and sandalwood alongside glorious notes of oud. Perfect for making a majestic impression.

The latest fragrance from the legendary fragrance brand begins with a rich Laos oud that is softened with notes of violet accord and rose from Bulgaria and Turkey as well as vanilla and amber. If you like to take the rough with the smooth, this is the oud for you.

Since the LBTY fragrance collection launched in October 2023, the luxury department store has proved its prowess in the scent space with beautiful flacons adorned with Liberty prints and sumptuous elixirs to fill them with.

New to the line-up is Hera Reigns, offering a twist on a classic oud. The opening of pink pepper provides a spicy entry to the fragrance and is set alongside gardenia and rich woods. At the heart is jasmine paired with precious oud.

The first chypre perfume in the Hermès fragrance line-up is known as Barénia and it encapsulates the sophisticated elegance that is synonymous with the leather goods label. The seductive scent is classic in its notes; butterfly lily is combined with the delicate miracle berry, and given depth with oakwood and intense patchouli for a captivating woody olfactory experience.

The curved flacon was designed to resemble the Collier de chien bracelet with its medor studs, which are set on the bottle and made from precious metals, encapsulating one of the heritage pieces from the fashion house.

Instead of being a simple scent note, salt takes centre stage in Issey Miyake’s new fragrance for men. Designed to mimic the smell of a fresh sea breeze, this scent will catapult you to the seaside and make you feel as fresh as the ocean air. It is a marine woody aroma that blends natural-origin marine seaweed with natural-origin oak moss – the latter which is a type of algae that migrated inland, resulting in a herbaceous scent.

This transportive ocean aroma is combined with cedarwood and sand vetiver to give it that rugged edge, making it the perfect everyday fragrance – and one that’s set to be a staple in any discerning gent’s morning routine. The top note of ginger further enhances the freshness of the salt and adds a captivating twist to an already intriguing scent.

Along with being inspired by nature, it has also been formulated with eco-conscious practices in mind. Which is why Miyake’s vegan scent is made with up to 95 per cent of ingredients of natural origin, and the alcohol used for blending with the perfume concentrate is also 100 per cent natural – derived from French beetroot, in fact.

Taking the fragrance composition’s eco-friendly credentials one step further, the bottle itself is also made from 20 per cent recycled glass, and the sleek, sophisticated, and minimal style is available in 50ml and 100ml editions, which are both refillable. The box it comes in has been thoroughly considered too, using 10 per cent upcycled seaweed to create it.

The marketing spiel deems this fragrance the ‘white t-shirt of fragrances’, meaning it's a staple in your collection. Indeed it is ideal for everyday wear with a clean scent that, thanks to oak moss and sandalwood, evokes memories of strolling in the British countryside when the weather is onside. 

Florals pop up like wildflowers in a meadow: bergamot, neroli, chamomile and angelica seed, while the base carries a spicy finish from amber and frankincense notes. 

If you like smelling clean and wholesome with a twist, add this to your basket immediately.