Scents of Wood 2022 EDP

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Vanilla in Bourbon

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Scents of Wood Vanilla in Bourbon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Vanilla in Bourbon opens with Lemon Zest, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Gurjun Balsam, Labdanum, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Guaiac Wood, Vanilla, and Frankincense. Scents of Wood's Vanilla in Bourbon carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A deeply divisive vanilla, Scents of Wood's Vanilla in Bourbon promises booze but delivers more of a smoky, spiced resin. If you're after a grown-up, non-gourmand vanilla, this could be your jam, but don't expect a sugar rush or a lasting party.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Relaxed
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Vanilla in Bourbon 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and longevity mean it won't overwhelm, making it suitable for casual wear or intimate evenings. The refined, non-gourmand vanilla also allows it to stretch to some formal settings, but it's too deep for office wear and certainly not for sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

Vanilla in Bourbon opens with a curious twist of lemon zest, quickly giving way to warm, inviting cardamom and cinnamon. The heart deepens with rich gurjun balsam, labdanum, and myrrh, evoking an almost ancient, resinous quality. Finally, it settles into a smoky, sophisticated base of guaiac wood, frankincense, and a surprisingly muted vanilla, far from the boozy dessert implied by the name.

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