Estée Lauder 2011 EDP

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Wood Mystique

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Estée Lauder Wood Mystique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Wood Mystique opens with Rose, Peony, and Pink Pepper, and settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, and Mimosa. Estée Lauder's Wood Mystique carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Prepare for a divisive experience; Wood Mystique is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Many find it magnificent and luxurious, a softer take on oud, while others are utterly unimpressed, getting artificial notes and a distinct lack of proper wood. Apply with caution, as it can be a beast on some skins, a mere whisper on others.
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Wood Mystique 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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and remarkable longevity on many wearers, Wood Mystique is best reserved for occasions where it can truly shine, like dates or formal events, rather than an office setting. The heavy rose, oud, and leather accords suggest a richness that suits cooler weather and evening wear.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Wood Mystique opens with a vibrant, almost fizzy burst of pink pepper and peony, quickly transitioning into a rich, dark floral heart of jammy rose, jasmine, powdery iris, and sweet mimosa. The base anchors this with a nuanced oud, not barnyard strong, but rather a smooth, woody presence, interlaced with tart raspberry notes, supple leather, and warm patchouli. It's an oriental tapestry, shifting between floral sweetness and leathery depth.

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