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Amyris (Amyris balsamifera), sometimes called West Indian sandalwood or candlewood, smells soft, dry, and creamy-woody with balsamic, faintly smoky resin and gentle vanilla-honey and citrus-terpenic nuances, evoking polished wood and a calm, candlelit warmth. Used chiefly as a base-note fixative, it smooths blends and extends longevity, serving as a gentler sandalwood stand-in in woody, amber, gourmand, and floral compositions, and pairing well with cedar, sandalwood, benzoin, labdanum, vanilla, tonka, incense, spices, rose, and iris.

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Woody notes are characterized by their warm, rich, and grounding qualities, often evoking the essence of forests and nature. Common scents in this category include cedarwood, sandalwood, vetiver, and oakmoss, each contributing a distinct depth and complexity to fragrances. These notes are frequently used in both men’s and women’s perfumes, providing a strong base that enhances floral, spicy, or citrus notes, and creating a sense of tranquility and sophistication.