Ellis Brooklyn 2025 EDT

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Milk Wood

by Frank Voelkl

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Ellis Brooklyn Milk Wood is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Frank Voelkl. Milk Wood opens with Bergamot and Freesia, settles into a heart of Cedar and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Clearwood, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Ellis Brooklyn's Milk Wood carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Initially divisive, but often leading to obsession, Milk Wood balances milky sweetness with robust woods. It's a comforting, versatile scent that easily becomes a daily staple for those who get it.
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  • Woody
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Masculine
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Milk Wood Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Milk Wood's creamy, woody profile and moderate sillage make it ideal for casual wear and suitable for office environments where something too potent would be out of place. It's too relaxed for formal events, but its subtle sensuality works for dates.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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About

Milk Wood opens with a bright, zesty splash of bergamot paired with a soft, delicate freesia. Soon, a creamy coconut note emerges, blending seamlessly with dry cedar. As it settles, a clean, skin-like musk and warm amber embrace a rich, smooth sandalwood, finishing with a clear, woody depth that lingers beautifully.

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