Guaiac Wood
Woody · appears in 4 documented compositions
Library uses
4
Dominant placement
base
Avg. longevity of hosts
10.5 h
Strongest season
Spring
How it behaves in a formula
Across this library, Guaiac Wood appears 0 times as a top note, 0 times in the heart and 4 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 Guaiac Wood in this library average 10.5 hours of documented longevity, and skew toward spring and autumn 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 Guaiac Wood
Louis Vuitton
Imagination
Citrus Aromatic · Men
Composed by Jacques Cavallier in 2021, Imagination transforms traditional citrus-aquatic themes into a deeply modern work of art centered around high-end ambergris and tea notes. The scent opens with a sharp, sparkling, and ultra-clean burst of citron and bergamot. The spiced heart introduces vibrant Nigerian ginger and neroli. The defining feature is the dry-down, which blends airy ambroxan with smoky Chinese black tea and guaiac wood, creating a clean, magnetic, and ethereal trail that has achieved massive cult status worldwide.
Le Labo
Rose 31
Woody Floral Musk · Unisex
Composed by Daphne Bugey in 2006, Rose 31 completely subverts traditional delicate rose perfumes by transforming the flower into a bold, assertive, and unisex creation. The scent opens with a provocative clash of spicy cumin and deep Grasse rose. The woody heart combines crisp cedar and earthy vetiver, resting on a dark foundation of guaiac wood, musk, and oud. It projects a smoky, confident, and deeply sophisticated urban edge.
Parfums de Marly
Layton
Amber Floral · Unisex
Created by Hamid Merati-Kashani in 2016, Layton is one of the most universally acclaimed modern designer-niche crossover fragrances, known for its irresistible blend of freshness, spice, and gourmand depth. The scent opens with a crisp, juicy burst of tart apple, lavender, and mandarin orange. The aromatic heart introduces floral notes of geranium and violet. The rich, addictive dry-down melts into a decadent base of vanilla, precious cardamom, sandalwood, and warm pepper, making it a crowd-pleasing masterpiece.
Parfums de Marly
Green Leyton / Althair
Amber Vanilla · Unisex
Formulated by Hamid Merati-Kashani and Ilias Ermenidis in 2023, Althair is a modern homage to ultra-luxurious bourbon vanilla, blending opulent sweetness with refined warm spices. The fragrance opens with a vibrant spiced fusion of cinnamon, cardamom, and orange blossom. The heart unveils a lush, deep concentration of high-quality bourbon vanilla and resinous elemi. The decadent dry-down melts into a rich base of sweet praline, smooth musk, and ambroxan. It is an ultra-smooth, comforting, and modern gourmand masterpiece.