In 1983, perfume expert Michael Edwards created the widely respected Fragrance Wheel to help categorize the 14 different fragrance families. On the wheel, each family leads to the next: fresh fragrances transition to floral fragrances which in turn transition to Oriental and Woody fragrances. This wheel can be incredibly helpful for understanding the scents you prefer and helping explore others that may suit you.
For fall, we explored the Oriental and Woody side of the Fragrance Wheel and found five new scents worth trying in the cooler months. Characterized by deep woody base notes which are often accented by lighter, brighter hits of citrus or spice, these warm earthy fragrances are ideal accompaniments for the fall and winter months. So if you’ve been stuck in a rut or are unhappy with your classic cologne, check out these recently-released fragrances from Bulgari, Dunhill, Pekji and more.
Bulgari Man Wood Essence
Bulgari describes this eau de parfum as a neo-woody scent that epitomizes the “strong yet vulnerable ties between the city and nature.” Created by perfumer Alberto Morillas, it has a strong base note of cedar wood balanced by scents of cypress, citrus and coriander.
