Woody

Thanaka Wood

Note Profile

Botanical 5 perfumes

Also Known As

Tanaka Wood

About

Thanaka wood is the heartwood of the Tanaka tree, native to Southeast Asia. The aged wood is steam distilled or solvent extracted. It smells smooth, dry and woody, with creamy and slightly spicy touches. It is refined, without harshness, and gains a gentle warmth as it settles. Soft resin and faint earth may follow. It is used as a base note.

Scent Profile

Tanaka wood presents a smooth, dry woody aroma with subtle creamy and slightly spicy undertones. Its scent is refined, lacking harshness, and develops a gentle warmth as it settles. Nuances of soft resin and faint earthiness can emerge over time.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~48h lasting

Family Floral, Woody & Earthy

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

What this is made of

Thanaka Wood names no single substance

Reconstructed

Burmese thanaka bark paste. Not a perfumery material.

How the layers join

Origin

Tanaka wood is derived from the heartwood of the Tanaka tree, native to Southeast Asia. The essential oil or absolute is typically obtained through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the aged wood.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ Tanaka wood primarily as a base note to impart depth, longevity, and a polished woody backbone. It blends well with florals, spices, and other woods, supporting both oriental and modern woody compositions.