Woody

Hinoki Wood

Note Profile

Natural 69 perfumes

Also Known As

Inoki Wood

About

Japanese cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) - an evergreen, lemony-resinous wood with clean, meditative character.

Scent Profile

Hinoki wood has a distinctive woody aroma marked by crisp, lemony-citrus facets, subtle camphor, and a gentle resinous warmth. It evolves from a fresh, almost herbal brightness to a serene, meditative drydown with soft incense-like undertones. The scent is clean and tranquil, evoking Japanese temples and forest air.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~18h lasting

Origin

Hinoki wood is derived from the Japanese cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa), a slow-growing evergreen native to Japan. The essential oil is typically obtained by steam distillation of the heartwood, with sustainable sourcing focused on managed forestry and byproducts from temple or bathhouse construction.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use hinoki wood primarily as a heart or base note to impart a refined, calming woody character. It blends well with incense, cedar, citrus, and green notes, and is valued for adding a meditative, spa-like nuance to both masculine and unisex compositions.