Haute Fragrance Company 2017 EDP

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Dry Wood

by Vincent Ricord

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Haute Fragrance Company Dry Wood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Vincent Ricord. Dry Wood opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Sage, settles into a heart of Musk, Labdanum, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Haute Fragrance Company's Dry Wood carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive and distinctive, Dry Wood is a bold, smoky wood scent that some adore for its quality and uniqueness, while others find it a bit too niche or challenging. Definitely not for the faint-hearted.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Woody
  • Confident
  • Calm
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Dry Wood 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile, but the unique, smoky woody character might be too bold for some office settings. It excels in casual or date situations where its warmth and distinctiveness can be appreciated without being overwhelming.

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

Dry Wood opens with a peppery punch, softened by herbaceous sage and a hint of bright bergamot. As it settles, a mystical heart of incense and labdanum emerges, wrapped in a clean musk. The dry down is a rich, earthy blend of amber, vetiver, and prominent patchouli, evoking the warmth of a smouldering log or an old wooden instrument infused with pipe tobacco.

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