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Green Wood Eau de Toilette bottle Green Wood EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
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2019 Year 2025
££ Price Tier £££££
Reception Eau de Toilette bottle Reception EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Green Wood EDT
Green Wood is a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a delightful everyday wear, a fresh burst of forest after rain, others dismiss it as generic and fleeting. It's a crowd-pleaser for some, yet a 'floor cleaner' for others - try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Reception EDT
Divisive, certainly not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, but loyal Amouage fans see this as a welcome return to form. It's a complex, sophisticated scent, perfect for cooler weather, though some find it lacks innovation given the price.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Green Wood EDT
Reception EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 34% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Musk 31% vs 23%
Only in Green Wood
Ambroxan 35%

Accords

Green Wood Reception
100%
Woody
73%
72%
Aromatic
100%
65%
Amber
76%
64%
Citrus
45%
46%
Fresh Spicy
63%
62%
Earthy
56%
Musky
Coffee
46%
Herbal
44%
Woody shared
100%
73%
Aromatic shared
72%
100%
Amber shared
65%
76%
Citrus shared
64%
45%
Fresh Spicy shared
46%
63%
62%
56%
46%
44%

Performance

Green Wood Reception
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Green Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for office wear, though its varied performance reports mean it might need reapplying. The casual and sport scores are high due to its light, fresh, and outdoorsy feel; it's not quite potent enough for formal events or a memorable date night, and some reviews highlight its versatility as an 'any season, any time' casual scent.

Reception

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and sophisticated woody-amber profile make it suitable for formal events and date nights, exuding elegance rather than overpowering. While some find its performance moderate, the complexity and density of the notes suggest it's best suited for cooler weather and situations where a subtle, refined presence is appreciated, rather than casual daytime wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Green Wood EDT
Reception EDT
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