Scents of Wood: Why They Age Fragrances in Barrels

We caught up with Fabrice Croisé, founder & creative director of Scents of Wood, during ScentXplore 2022 to ask a fairly obvious question about his brand: what's the deal with aging fragrances in wood barrels? Fabrice explains a concept that is central to Scents of Wood's approach to niche perfumery. At first, it was a concept without a technique; he says his initial attempts at aging fully-blended perfumes in barrels failed miserably. It wasn't until he started aging just the alcohol (and using it later to dilute the perfumes) that he proved his case for the brand. Patric Rhys and Adam Forziati report some interesting perfumes from the house. The fragrances are soft yet bold enough to distinguish themselves; a certain "lived-in" quality pervades the line. And, of course, woody smells prevail -- but true woody profiles, a breath of fresh air for those tired of screechy woody-amber molecules. To read great fragrance articles, keep up with perfume news & trends, engage with fellow enthusiasts in our forums, and discover new scents with our fragrance encyclopedia, bookmark our homepage at fragrantica.com. Follow Fragrantica's Instagram at @fragranticaofficial. #scentxplore2022 #nicheperfume #scentsofwood