Woody

Rosewood

Note Profile

Botanical 492 perfumes

Also Known As

Palisander Rosewood, Rose Wood, violet wood

About

Floral, rosy wood

Scent Profile

Rosewood has a distinctive woody aroma with pronounced floral and rosy facets, a fresh green sharpness, and subtle spicy and citrus undertones. Its scent is smooth and refined rather than sweet, evolving from a bright, sparkling opening into a warm, faintly waxy floral linger. The floral nuance sets it apart from other woody notes, lending a gentle elegance.

ScentWheel

Breadthmedium

EnvelopeHeart · ~3h lasting

Family Floral, Woody & Earthy

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

What this is made of

Rosewood oil

A natural extract

CAS 8015-77-8

Rosewood oil (IFRA NCS), Aniba rosaeodora. CITES-restricted, so linalool increasingly substitutes for it.

How the layers join

Origin

Traditionally, rosewood oil is distilled from the wood of Aniba rosaeodora, a tree native to the Amazon rainforest. Due to conservation concerns, natural rosewood is now rare, and sustainable or synthetic alternatives are increasingly used in perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ rosewood primarily in the heart or top of compositions to impart a soft, floral-woody character. It blends well with floral notes like rose and jasmine, as well as other woods and citrus, and is valued for its ability to round out sharp edges in blends.