Woody

Beech

Note Profile

Botanical 5 perfumes

About

Beech is the wood of Fagus sylvatica, a tree native to Europe and parts of Asia. Its scent is usually recreated from isolates, wood distillation or synthetic accords. It smells dry and softly woody, with a faint smoke, gentle earth and a slight resinous sweetness. It is lighter than oak or cedar and evokes forest air. It is used as a base note.

Scent Profile

Beech wood presents a dry, subtly smoky woody aroma with gentle earthy undertones and a faintly sweet, resinous nuance. Its scent is less intense than oak or cedar, offering a clean, understated woodiness that can evoke forest air and freshly cut timber. Over time, it maintains its soft, linear character without pronounced shifts.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~48h lasting

Family Woody & Earthy

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Beech names no single substance

Reconstructed

Not extracted.

How the layers join

Origin

Beech is sourced from the wood of the Fagus sylvatica tree, native to Europe and parts of Asia. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using natural isolates, wood distillation, or through synthetic accords that mimic its olfactory profile.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ beech primarily as a base note to impart structure and a refined woody backdrop. It blends well with other woods, mosses, and green notes, and is often used to evoke naturalistic or forest-inspired compositions. Its subtlety makes it suitable for both masculine and unisex fragrances.