Woody fragrance oils for every season Woodsy scents for spring, summer, fall, and winter.
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Just as each season brings its own distinct charm, woody fragrance oils all have unique qualities of their own; they can be subtle or rich, earthy or sensual, dry or warm.
Take a walk with us through the woods to explore the woody scents that capture nature throughout the seasons. You’ll discover curated bundles of fragrance oils all grounded with steadfast, comforting notes of wood—from the vibrant blooms of spring to the serene blanket of winter snow.
Spring
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Flowers push their way through brown, dried leaves on the forest floor—it’s easy to see why spring symbolizes renewal. The woods in spring are peppered with color as flowers begin to bloom and green leaves start to return to trees.
We know it’s spring in the woods when floral aromas drift through the air, alongside fruity and sweet reminders of renewal.
- Fig Tree: sweet freesia, sun-ripened fig, green leaves
- Rose and Oud: rich oud, floral rose, musk
- Mahogany Shea: sweet almond, shea, creamy sandalwood
- White Oak and Vanilla: palm, oak, warm vanilla
- Sugar Pine and Patchouli: sweet and crisp fruit, patchouli, woods
Springtime woods
Summer
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As we walk through the woods in the summer, we can hear ocean waves crashing nearby. The forest is lush, green, and filled with salt air.
We notice the scent of sunscreen and sun-washed driftwood under the forest canopy, which provides a welcome reprieve from the hot summertime sun.
- Caribbean Teakwood: teakwood, sandalwood, warm amber
- Lavender Driftwood: cooling marine, lavender, cedar
- Beachwood: grass, sage, moss, salty teakwood
- Redwoods and Moss: atmospheric earth, cedar, moss
- Saffron Cedarwood: grounding palo santo, saffron, sandalwood
Coastal woods
Fall
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Leaves turn bright yellow, orange, and red before falling to the forest floor; they crunch under our feet as we walk through the woods in the fall. Crisp air carries the earthy scent of fallen leaves through the forest.
Herbaceous and robust, autumn in the woods reminds us that visual warmth can be just as energizing as warmth from the summer sun.
- Fallen Leaves: warming cinnamon, green leaves, cedar
- Cranberry Woods: tart cranberry, fir, pine
- Mountain Pine: crisp eucalyptus, balsam, juniper
- Sage and Cypress: spruce, palo santo, dark musk
- Orchard Pear: pear, wood, musk, benzoin
Fall forest walk
Winter
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Winter in the woods is cold and quiet. The sound of crunching leaves is replaced by branches snapping under the weight of snow and ice.
Scent doesn’t travel as far in the brisk winter air, so the aromas we notice are defined by our immediate surroundings. Bright pines and berries add interest to an otherwise sleepy, snowy woods.
- Woodland Snow: icy camphor, cedar, incense
- Frosted Juniper: airy ozone, berry, juniper
- Cypress and Bayberry: earthy moss, barberry, fir
- Alpine Balsam: effervescent champagne, balsam, patchouli
- Blue Spruce: mint, evergreen, traditional spruce
Winter woodlands
What's your favorite season to walk through the woods?
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