Woody

Satinwood

Note Profile

Natural

About

Satinwood in perfumery evokes a smooth, polished woody aroma with a subtle creamy undertone and a faintly sweet, resinous edge. It is reminiscent of finely finished wood, elegant and refined, with less of the harshness or smokiness of some other wood notes. This note brings a sophisticated, soft woodiness to compositions.

Scent Profile

Satinwood presents a smooth, polished woody aroma with creamy undertones and a gentle, sweet resinous nuance. Its scent is refined and soft, evoking the impression of freshly finished high-quality wood rather than raw or smoky timber. Over time, it maintains its elegant woodiness with a subtle warmth and understated sweetness.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 20%

Warm 0%

Woody 75%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Satinwood refers to the heartwood of trees in the Chloroxylon or Zanthoxylum genera, native to South Asia and the West Indies. In perfumery, the note is typically recreated using a blend of woody and creamy synthetic molecules, as direct extraction from the wood is rare and not commercially viable.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use satinwood primarily as a heart or base note to impart a smooth, elegant woodiness without harshness. It blends well with floral, amber, and musky accords, and is valued for adding sophistication and depth to both masculine and feminine fragrances.

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