Note
All 2 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.
Deep, resonant, and undeniably grounded, this note brings the raw essence of a forest floor into the world of fine fragrance. It carries a distinctively dark, woody profile characterized by hints of smoky leather, weathered bark, and a subtle, damp earthiness that feels both ancient and sophisticated. Unlike the creamy sweetness found in sandalwood or the sharp pine of needles, this scent is rugged, dry, and profoundly stable. It is most frequently deployed within the woody, leather, and oriental fragrance families, where it serves as a robust anchor for more volatile top notes. In a composition, it functions as a structural pillar, providing a slow burning depth that helps a perfume linger on the skin for hours. By offering a firm, masculine weight without being overtly aggressive, it adds a polished maturity to complex blends. Whether used to provide a dark backdrop for spices or to ground delicate floral accords, its presence signals a timeless and grounded elegance.
2 fragrances · 2 brands · £35–£39

Deep, resonant, and undeniably grounded, this note brings the raw essence of a forest floor into the world of fine fragrance. It carries a distinctively dark, woody profile characterized by hints of smoky leather, weathered bark, and a subtle, damp earthiness that feels both ancient and sophisticated. Unlike the creamy sweetness found in sandalwood or the sharp pine of needles, this scent is rugged, dry, and profoundly stable. It is most frequently deployed within the woody, leather, and oriental fragrance families, where it serves as a robust anchor for more volatile top notes. In a composition, it functions as a structural pillar, providing a slow burning depth that helps a perfume linger on the skin for hours. By offering a firm, masculine weight without being overtly aggressive, it adds a polished maturity to complex blends. Whether used to provide a dark backdrop for spices or to ground delicate floral accords, its presence signals a timeless and grounded elegance.
The top rated options are Oakcha Heavens Speak (8.1/10) and ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (7.9/10).
2 brands are represented, including ALT. Fragrances and Oakcha.
Prices range between £35 and £39 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.