13 Woody Perfumes Worth Trying, According to Editors

Boy Smells Woodphoria Eau de Parfum ($98)

There's a reason Woodphoria won a POPSUGAR Beauty Award for best woody perfume: our editors can't get enough of this scent. It starts off with fresh notes of coconut water and hints of cardamom, but on the dry down, you're hit with sandalwood, cedarwood, and musk for a soft, sexy perfume that smells nothing short of delectable.

Snif Sweet Ash ($65)

Sweet Ash smells much more expensive than it is; the combination of bergamot, patchouli, and cashmere woods is elevated but approachable. It perfectly captures the smoky essence of a summer bonfire, but it has a sweet quality that will make you want to wear it year-round.

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne ($80)

Jo Malone offers a lighter take on your classic woody scent with its Wood Sage & Sea Salt. It combines notes of sea salt and ambrette seeds for an airy, earthy aroma that feels reminiscent of freshly washed skin after a day at the beach.

Initio Parfums Privés Musk Therapy Extrait ($370)

Musk Therapy is the perfect embodiment of a musky-wood fragrance. The combination of white sandalwood, bergamot, and pink and white musks gives you a mouth-watering skin scent, but because this is an extrait (which means it has a high level of perfume oil in the formula), it also has next-level sillage, so people will smell you from a mile away.

Chanel Blue de Chanel ($105)

Chanel has provided some classic scents like the iconic Chanel No. 5, but if you're looking for a perfume with more pronounced wood notes, make your way over to Blue de Chanel. A combination of citrus accord and sandalwood cedar creates the most lush unisex fragrance that leans on the more fresh and clean side.

Glossier You Eau de Parfum ($68)

Glossier's You is beloved for its scent that sits close to the body, making it the ultimate "my scent but better" product. Whether you layer it or wear it on its own, you'll be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't like its warm, understated qualities.

Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc ($88)

Like cuddling under a warm blanket next to a fire, Pure Musc is the definition of comfort. Leaning slightly more on the floral side with musky undertones, this perfume also boasts cashmeran, which is known for its woody characteristics.

Kilian Sacred Wood Eau de Parfum ($290)

Yes, Beyoncé may be a fan of the popular Angels' Share from Kilian, but the brand also boasts a lesser-known woody perfume that would turn any skeptic into a believer. Sacred Wood combines notes of amyris sandalwood, ambrette's seeds, and myrrh for a fragrance that can almost be described as ceremonial. Still, because of how good it smells, you'll probably want to keep this one in your daily rotation.

BDK Parfums Gris Charnel ($45)

Gris Charnel is a perfume that some may find divisive, so we recommend smelling a sample before making the purchase. Still, thanks to a somewhat unusual combination of fig, black tea, and cardamom used for the top notes, this perfume is guaranteed to make you stand out from the crowd. Sandalwood and tonka bean round it out to give it a slightly sweeter profile, while also retaining that fresh, citrus quality from the initial ingredients. If you prefer more fresh, clean-smelling perfumes, opt for this one.

Moodeaux Worthy Intenscenual Eau de Parfum ($98)

Many people have described Worthy using one phrase upon smelling it: a hug. This musky perfume has notes of vanilla woods, amber, and white tea, and the combination is something you'll just have to smell for yourself to believe exists. There's nothing like it, but we can also confidently say this is perfume for people who don't like fragrance.

Nishane Ani ($98)

If you love the Hundred Silent Ways fragrance by Nishane, you've got to try Ani. This woody scent is spicy and cozy and will blow you away with how easily it toes the line between masculine and feminine. The impressive combination of vanilla, patchouli, ambergris, and musk turns it into a must have for any collector.

Parfums de Marly Haltane Eau de Parfum ($410)

This perfume is a bestseller for a reason: it's loved by what feels like everyone who gets their hands on it. Lavender, bergamot, saffron, patchouli, and more make up this stunning fragrance, and it's one we can say feels like a safe buy if you're on the hunt for a new woody perfume.

The Harmonist Hypnotizing Fire Eau de Parfum ($250)

If you like notes like pepper tree, patchouli, and vanilla, your nose will jump for joy when you smell this perfume. Not only does it have an incredible sillage but the bottle will make a stunning addition to any vanity.