Wolfwood
A Firmenich synthetic woody material adding depth to floral, citrus and musky compositions.
Woody
About Wolfwood
Wolfwood is a synthetic woody perfumery material associated with the fragrance company Firmenich. The name identifies a material used by perfumers, rather than an essential oil distilled from a particular tree. Firmenich perfumery examples combine it with citrus, floral and musky materials.
Scent Profile
A woody sense of depth is central to its character. Around the sweetness of flowers or the brighter impression of citrus, it introduces another dimension to the overall scent. When paired with sweet materials such as vanilla, it contributes a woody aspect alongside that sweetness. The effect belongs to the way the materials work together, rather than to the smell of a named species of timber.
Use in Perfumery
Perfumers use it as part of a woody structure and in combinations that bring citrus, floral and musky materials together. Its applications include bright eau de cologne styles as well as more explicitly woody compositions. In these settings, it connects freshness and floral character with a deeper woody aspect.
