Amberwood

Woody · appears in 4 documented compositions

Library uses

4

Dominant placement

base

Avg. longevity of hosts

11.0 h

Strongest season

Autumn

How it behaves in a formula

Across this library, Amberwood appears 0 times as a top note, 1 time in the heart and 3 times in the base. Placement is the single best predictor of what you will actually smell: top-note materials are high-volatility and gone within the hour, base-note materials are fixatives that define the final and longest phase of the wear.

Compositions containing Amberwood in this library average 11.0 hours of documented longevity, and skew toward autumn and spring wear. Treat that as a tendency of the woody family rather than a property of the material alone — dose, supporting accord and concentration all move the result.

Fragrances built with Amberwood

Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian fragrance bottle

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Baccarat Rouge 540

2015

Amber Floral · Unisex

Created by Francis Kurkdjian to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the crystal manufacturer Baccarat, this modern phenomenon plays on the alchemy of crystal, fire, and minerals. The fragrance introduces itself with a sharp, medicinal, yet luminous touch of exotic saffron paired with transparent jasmine petals. Rather than relying on heavy traditional florals or sugars, the core features an ethereal, airy ambergris accord known as ambroxan, combined with rich amberwood that projects an unmistakable crystal-clear warmth. The dry-down introduces a contrasting woody backbone of resinous fir balsam and crisp cedar. Its paradoxical nature—simultaneously sweet, salty, airy, and dense—creates an optical illusion on skin where it seems to disappear and reappear to the wearer throughout the day. It has redefined contemporary luxury through its remarkable projection and singular chemical signature.

12+ hoursAutumn / Winter / Spring
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel fragrance bottle

Chanel

Bleu de Chanel

2010

Woody Aromatic · Men

Created by in-house Chanel perfumer Jacques Polge in 2010, Bleu de Chanel redefined modern masculine blue fragrances by combining crisp freshness with a sophisticated, dense woody-amber base. The composition opens with an energetic, effervescent burst of citrus fruits—grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot—accented by a sharp pinch of pink pepper and cooling mint. The heart transitions toward a clean, spicy warmth featuring fresh ginger and nutmeg. Unlike simpler fresh scents, Bleu de Chanel deepens significantly in its dry-down, introducing a smoky touch of incense, rich cedarwood, dry amber, and sandalwood. This deliberate contrast between an uplifting, bright opening and a mysterious, grounded base makes it one of the most reliable and universally praised versatile scents in contemporary perfumery.

7-9 hoursSpring / Summer / Autumn
Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent fragrance bottle

Yves Saint Laurent

Y Eau de Parfum

2018

Aromatic Fougere · Men

Formulated by master perfumer Dominique Ropion in 2018, Y Eau de Parfum represents the drive of a modern generation of men who dare to follow their passions. The scent opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of crisp green apple, zesty ginger, and bright bergamot. The heart introduces a clean, herbal-aromatic bridge built around sage, crisp juniper berries, and fresh geranium. The dry-down features an intensely powerful, modern foundation of dark amberwood, sweet tonka bean, cedar, and resinous olibanum. Designed for high performance and exceptional crowd-pleasing appeal, it strikes an ideal balance between clean, shower-fresh brightness and rich, sweet, masculine sensuality.

9-11 hoursSpring / Autumn / Summer
Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton fragrance bottle

Louis Vuitton

Ombre Nomade

2018

Amber Woody · Unisex

Composed by Jacques Cavallier in 2018, Ombre Nomade is an intensely majestic tribute to the infinite beauty of the desert and one of the house's most celebrated creations. The fragrance opens with a striking, sweet collision of rich raspberry and smoky incense. The opulent heart blooms into a dark, velvety rose laced with leathery birch and sweet benzoin. The foundation unleashes a monumental wave of authentic agarwood oud, warm amberwood, and saffron. It is an ultra-powerful, hypnotic, and deeply luxurious scent crafted for true lovers of oriental perfumery.

14+ hoursAutumn / Winter