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Cottonwood (Poplar) evokes riverbanks in spring: cool, watery-green leaf sap and airy catkin fluff, cushioned by soft papery wood and the honeyed, balsamic, slightly medicinal warmth of its resinous buds. In perfumery, poplar bud absolute serves as a warm balsamic heart-to-base note, lending ambered, leathery and tobacco-like, faintly spicy facets to amber, leather, fougère, and chypre accords, while greener poplar accords add fresh leafy lift and gentle fixation.

CATEGORY · WOODY

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.