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Driftwood

Sun-bleached, salty-dry wood; weathered and mineral.

Fragrance Family

Woody

Note Type

Base — Base Notes

Origin

Synthetic

Olfactory Strength

Strong · 6/9

Driftwood carries a strong olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a strong material makes its presence felt even in small amounts and can easily lead a composition.

About Driftwood in Perfumery

Driftwood belongs to the woody family and functions as a base note — the lasting foundation that anchors a composition and lingers longest on the skin. The foundation — deep and lasting. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.

Fragrances featuring Driftwood

Sailing Day

Maison Margiela · 2019

Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Jo Malone · 2014

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