Note Profile
Buddha wood is the heartwood of Eremophila mitchellii, a small tree from arid parts of Australia. Steam distillation gives a thick, amber oil. It smells deep, dry and woody, smoky and leathery, with a medicinal, tar-like edge and a faint rubbery note. Balsamic resin and earth sit underneath. It is used as a base note.
Buddha Wood has a deep, dry, woody smell, smoky and leathery with a slightly medicinal, tar-like edge and a faint rubbery note beside it. The wood itself is sun-bleached and arid rather than creamy. A balsamic resin and an earthy, grounding base fill it out underneath. It stays dry and quiet rather than sweet, settling into an arid, woody residue with a distinctive character.
Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.
Eremophila mitchellii. A real Australian material we do not hold; the agarwood hits are the word 'wood'. The material that would realise this note is Buddha wood oil (Eremophila mitchellii); we do not hold it, so this edge names the gap rather than asserting a reconstruction.
Buddha Wood is derived from the heartwood of Eremophila mitchellii, a small tree native to arid regions of Australia. The essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the wood, which yields a viscous, amber-hued oil prized in perfumery.
Perfumers use Buddha Wood primarily as a base note, where its longevity and depth anchor compositions. It blends well with other woods, resins, and smoky or leathery accords, and is often featured in woody, oriental, and niche fragrances to impart a unique, contemplative character.
Perfumers known for using Buddha Wood include
Sarah McCartney
A selection of reviewed perfumes where Buddha Wood appears prominently.
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