Woody

Amyris

Note Profile

Natural 135 perfumes

Also Known As

Dominican Amyris

About

Amyris has a soft, creamy, woody aroma with subtle balsamic and lightly sweet undertones. It is often compared to sandalwood, though it is lighter, airier, and less creamy, with a gentle, dry woodiness that imparts warmth and depth to a fragrance.

Scent Profile

Amyris presents a gentle, woody aroma with creamy, balsamic facets and a mild sweetness. Its scent is lighter and drier than sandalwood, with subtle powdery and slightly resinous nuances. Over time, it maintains its soft woodiness, imparting a warm, understated depth.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~36h lasting

Origin

Amyris oil is steam-distilled from the wood of the Amyris balsamifera tree, native to the Caribbean and Central America. The wood is often left to age before distillation to enhance oil yield and aromatic quality. The tree is sometimes called 'West Indian sandalwood' due to its olfactory similarity, though it is botanically unrelated.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use amyris primarily as a base note to add warmth and smoothness to woody, oriental, and floral compositions. It blends well with sandalwood, cedar, vetiver, and floral notes, serving as a cost-effective alternative to true sandalwood. Its fixative properties help extend the longevity of more volatile ingredients.