Davidoff 2017 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Wood Blend

by Julien Rasquinet

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Davidoff Wood Blend is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Julien Rasquinet. Wood Blend opens with Lemon, Cardamom, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Saffron, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, and Frankincense. Davidoff's Wood Blend carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a properly divisive beast. Some adore its powerful, spicy character, while others recoil from its sharp opening and find it too much. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a challenging scent.
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Wood Blend Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its long-lasting performance and strong sillage, this scent is a bit much for the office. It shines on dates and formal occasions due to its mature, sophisticated character, though it can work casually with careful application. Its heavy, spicy profile makes it unsuitable for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Davidoff Wood Blend opens with a sharp, invigorating hit of lemon, quickly joined by the warm, aromatic embrace of cardamom and nutmeg. The heart reveals a complex tapestry of vetiver's earthy depth, the exotic spice of saffron, and a hint of fresh coriander. As it settles, a rich base of prominent leather, smoky frankincense, and a deep, resinous amber emerges, grounding the spice in a sophisticated darkness.

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