Woody

Georgywood

Note Profile

Molecule 46 perfumes

About

Georgywood is a powerful synthetic woody note with a clean, dry, and elegant cedar-like character. It imparts a modern, transparent woodiness with subtle creamy undertones and a hint of violet leaf freshness. Its long-lasting nature makes it a popular choice in contemporary woody-musk and woody-floral perfumes.

Scent Profile

Georgywood has a distinctive woody scent profile marked by a clean, dry cedar-like character with a modern transparency. It reveals subtle creamy undertones and a faint violet leaf freshness, evolving with a persistent, elegant dryness. The note remains linear and long-lasting, contributing a refined woodiness throughout a fragrance's development.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~48h lasting

Family Woody & Earthy, Amber · Musk · Leather

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

What this is made of

georgywood

Names this molecule

CAS 185429-83-8

Georgywood is a Givaudan captive and the note name IS the trade name of the single molecule, CAS 185429-83-8.

How the layers join

Origin

Georgywood is a synthetic aroma chemical developed by Givaudan, inspired by the scent of cedarwood but engineered for greater purity and performance. It is produced through advanced organic synthesis rather than extraction from natural sources. Its molecular structure is designed to maximize diffusion and longevity in perfumery applications.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Georgywood primarily as a heart or base note to impart a modern woody signature with exceptional persistence. It blends well with musks, floral notes, and other woody materials, enhancing both masculine and unisex compositions. Its clean profile makes it suitable for contemporary woody-musk, woody-floral, and even aquatic fragrances.