A perfume house born of the forest

Scents of Wood is much more than a name. It’s a philosophy, a journey inspired by nature, an invitation to experience what the Japanese call Shinrin-yoku, which can be translated as "forest bathing." This meditative approach rooted in Japanese traditions deeply inspires the house’s ethos. The French name, L’Âme du Bois, evokes the desire to make wood a living, vibrant, and central material in every creation. As for the English name, it underscores the final result of this alchemy: rich, woody, spiritual scents.

Founded on a simple yet bold principle, Scents of Wood places the tree and wood at the heart of perfume creation. The brand doesn’t just use woody notes in its formulas: it makes wood a full-fledged ingredient, even influencing the alcohol used in the composition.

A unique creative process based on barrel aging

The major innovation of Scents of Wood lies in the use of aged organic alcohol. An unprecedented approach in the world of perfumery. Traditionally, the alcohol used to make perfumes is neutral, invisible in the olfactory structure. Here, the house reverses this logic by choosing to make alcohol an active, sensory, almost narrative element.

To achieve this, old and new barrels from Kentucky, Scotland, and Cognac are carefully selected. Each cask, through its essence and history, influences the alcohol it holds. This aging, usually reserved for spirits, imparts rich, woody nuances to the alcohol, sometimes smoky or resinous. Once integrated into the composition, this aged alcohol becomes a true olfactory layer, enhancing the depth and uniqueness of the perfumes.

Scents of Wood, a sensorial and spiritual perfumery

Scents of Wood is not a perfume house like the others. It embodies a radical and poetic vision of perfumery at the crossroads of nature, innovation, and introspection. This approach, combining craftsmanship, patience, and experimentation, now attracts the greatest perfumers. They no longer consider alcohol a simple base, but a material to sculpt, to tame, to elevate.

Choosing a Scents of Wood perfume, means experiencing a forest-inspired olfactory journey where each note tells a story of material, time, and emotion. It also means choosing an independent, committed, and sustainable perfumery that places nature at the heart of its mission without compromising on creativity or rigor.