woody | The Scented Hound

This is one of those colognes that sits on my shelf but I rarely put it on. It’s not that I don’t like it. It’s just one of those scents that I don’t find particularly memorable and it doesn’t compel me to want to wear it. In other words, it’s one of those scents that my partner says I will eventually give to him as a hand me down (it is true, that does happen quite a bit). When you read the description of this cologne it states that this is a woody scent. I would say that it’s more of a fresh scent, very clean and light and a bit sweet. The official description says that it has flamboyant virility and discreet femininity. I like that description. The scent is considered a masculine scent, but it does have a very soft finish. In all, I believe that this is a safe bet if you want to wear cologne without causing a stir, no one will find this scent offensive or objectionable.

From the Guerlain site:

Luminous woody. Fresh, warm, sensual. This paradoxical perfume skates between fire and ice, flamboyant virility and discreet femininity. The luminous freshness of citrus crystals and star anise contrast with the sensual warmth of patchouli, hibiscus seeds and cocoa to offer, through this luminous woody fragrance, a moment after which everything will be different.

Bone Rating: 3 out of 5 possible bones
Scent: light, fresh, woody
Classification: Masculine
Expense: Moderate, in Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum

Ahhhh, Christmas, the time of the year when gift giving is plentiful and the worries about spending too much money are put aside. Some time in November my partner and I were shopping at Nordstrom and we were given a spritz of the new Creed Royal-Oud scent. I liked it, but at $300 a bottle, I didn’t think I liked it all that much. My partner really loved the scent, so I decided to surprise him with it for Christmas. I have found in the past that Creed fragrances typically don’t wear well with me, so I have held back from them in the past. But the first time my partner put this on, I absolutely loved it on him. It goes on very green and woody, but as it dries it warms and has more of a light musk smell. It smells expensive, but I’m not sure it smells $300 expensive and I can’t tell if it’s long lasting or if I my nose just easily become accustomed to it. But as long as my partner is happy with it, so am I.

Scented Hound Barks:

Bone Rating: 4 out of 5 possible bones
Scent: Woody/Musky
Classification: Masculine/Warm
Expense: Very

From the Creed Website:

Wood, leather marble and gold,” elements of a royal Persian palace, inspire Olivier CREED, sixth-generation master perfumer of France, an architect of fragrance, to create new Royal-Oud for men and women. Rare, hypnotic, sumptuous oud, an ingredient coaxed from Agarwood trees of India –- and more costly per ounce than palladium –- lends its power to this blend. CREED Royal-Oud gives the contemporary American man and woman a touch of the splendor of palace life, Persian and Parisian™.

Characteristics: Universal and modern. Luxury both Persian and Parisian™.

Top Notes: A crown of Calabrian lemon, pink berry and Sicilian bergamot.

Middle Notes: Cedar, galbanum and angelic root.

Base Notes: Regal Indian oud, sandalwood and Tonkin musk.