DSQUARED² 2007 EDP

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He Wood

by Daphné Bugey

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DSQUARED² He Wood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Daphné Bugey. He Wood opens with Violet and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Cedar and Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Canadian Fir Balsam. DSQUARED²'s He Wood carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A cult classic gone too soon, He Wood is an ode to the forest, blending earthy wood notes with ethereal violets. Many miss its refined, natural scent, though a few found it too floral or fleeting. Definitely a case of 'love it or sorely miss it'.
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  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
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He Wood Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Violet55%
Violet Leaf45%
Heartas listed
Cedar52%
Vetiver48%
Baseas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam40%
Musk31%
Amber29%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it excellent for casual wear, office environments, and even light sport given its ozonic facets. It's less suited for formal events due to its understated character, and only moderately good for dates as some find it lacks 'sexiness,' though others did receive compliments.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

He Wood opens with a fresh, green burst of violet leaf, transitioning into a woody heart of vetiver and cedar that evokes a damp forest floor. The base settles into a soft, musky amber with hints of fir resin, creating a clean, slightly powdery finish. It's a sophisticated woodland stroll, not a lumberjack's yard. The violet note is prominent throughout, giving it a unique floral-woody personality.

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