Essence by The Woods Collection bottle
The Woods Collection

Essence

4.2/5 · 45 votes Masculine 2023
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.7/5
Sillage3.3/5
Day40
Night84
Fall100
Winter96
Spring52
Summer20
Our take

Cypress and bergamot open with a sharp green brightness that cuts through the heavier elements waiting underneath. Saffron brings a metallic, slightly leathery edge to the first few minutes. Cardamom adds a cool, almost medicinal lift that keeps the entrance from feeling too dense.

Bulgarian rose sits quietly in the middle, more dry than sweet, supported by a dusting of nutmeg. Jasmine is present but restrained, offering a floral softness that never takes over. The heart feels like a transition where spices and woods begin to blur together.

Oud arrives with a resinous weight, earthy and slightly animalic, wrapped in smooth leather. Cedar and sandalwood give the base a dry, polished texture, while amber, vanilla, and tonka bean add a rounded warmth. Musk lingers in the background, pulling the heavier notes closer to the skin.

The air feels cooler, the light lower, and the scent settles into a space filled with dark wood and worn leather chairs. It carries a formal, slightly old-fashioned presence that fits a night out in the city when the weather turns crisp. There is a powdery softness that emerges as the vanilla and tonka bean continue to

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