Cedarwood.

What it smells like.

Cedarwood is dry, clean and pencil-sharp, with a faint sweetness and no smoke. It is the most straightforwardly pleasant wood in the range: it does not go dusty like patchouli or heavy like oud, and it reads as tidy rather than dramatic.

If you are not sure what base to pick, pick this one. It gives fruit somewhere to land, it keeps florals from turning powdery, and it makes fresh blends last longer than they otherwise would. Its only weakness is character. Cedarwood will not make a blend memorable on its own, so give it a distinctive top or heart.

In a blend.

The most versatile base on the bench. Cedarwood gives structure without weight, and it works under almost anything.

Woody. Warm, grounded scents built around woods, resins and depth.

Pairs beautifully with.