J-Scent 2019 EDP

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Wood Flake

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J-Scent Wood Flake is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Wood Flake opens with Cedar and Hinoki Wood, settles into a heart of Vetiver and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, and Vanilla. J-Scent's Wood Flake carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's divisive: a clean, powdery hug of a woody scent for some, a bar of old-fashioned rose soap for others. Don't expect a Tam Dao dupe; this is its own subtle, musky creature, designed to be discovered rather than announced.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Cozy
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Wood Flake 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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its subtle projection and clean, woody-powdery profile make it ideal for office wear and casual outings where a gentle scent is preferred. The lack of strong sillage, a common trait in Japanese perfumery, means it won't overwhelm, though it might be too understated for a formal event.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 Flake opens with a delicate whisper of hinoki and cedar, light and airy like shavings from a freshly planed surface. This woody core quickly softens, enfolding a demure, almost soapy rose and earthy vetiver. As it settles, a sweet, powdery vanilla emerges, blending with creamy sandalwood, guaiac wood, and a clean musk, leaving a refined, comforting trail.

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