As you walk along a scenic trail—amidst peonies, trout lilies, and wild geranium—you find yourself intoxicated with the woody, musky scents that are reminiscent of an enchanted garden. The earthy whiffs from the abundant flora and fauna lend you a stimulating sensorial experience…a celebration of nature’s bounty in the truest sense.
When building a perfume wardrobe, one must incorporate scents from across fragrance families, namely fresh, floral, oriental, and woody. Earthy fragrances boast a sensual, woody aroma, featuring notes of cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver, pine, and sandalwood. Scroll on, for we have carefully curated an edit of nature-inspired fragrances to awaken your senses.
Lancome La Vie Est Belle Eau De Parfum Perfume
Notes: Iris, Vanilla, Patchouli
Rating: 4.5
Price: INR 9,800
Just a spritz of this perfume is enough to last you through the day. Boasting sweet and spicy notes of iris, vanilla, and patchouli, this floral-cum-oriental fragrance is perfect for the woman who knows what she wants.
BVLGARI Rose Goldea Eau De Parfum
Notes: Pomegranate, Rose, Jasmine, Musk, Sandalwood, Olibanum
Rating: 4
Price: INR 13,750
An ode to the power of femininity, this fragrance pays homage to the Goddess of gold and the beauty of the sun with its floral, earthy, and woody scent.
Yves St Laurent Black Opium Eau De Parfum
Notes: Cedarwood, Patchouli, Orange, Vanilla, Coffee
Rating: 4.5
Price: INR 8,500
A fragrant concoction of coffee, vanilla, patchouli, and cedarwood, this scent greets you with its energising notes, leaving you feeling like your best self.
Calvin Klein CK One for Women & Men Eau De Toilette
Notes: Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cardamom, Violet, Orris Root, Jasmine, Amber, Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss
Rating: 4.3
Price: INR 5,950
Calvin Klein’s unisex perfume is ideal for those who desire a clean, contemporary scent. This classic fragrance is infused with mandarin orange, bergamot, cardamom, jasmine, amber, musk, cedar, and oakmoss, and is the perfect addition to your assortment of fragrances.
Versace Bright Crystal Eau De Toilette
Notes: Magnolia, Peony, Lotus Flower, Amber, Acajou, Musk, Yuzu, Iced Accord, Pomegranate
Rating: 4.3
Price: INR 6,100
Embrace your sensual, feminine side with Versace’s Bright Crystal Eau De Toilette. A pretty pink falcon, the perfume boasts floral-fruity scents and will become your go-to for daytime occasions.
Chopard Brilliant Wish Eau De Parfum
Notes: Pepper, Jasmine, Amber, Musk, Woody
Rating: 4.3
Price: INR 3,900
Brilliant Wish by Chopard captures the essence of a woman who knows her worth—and isn’t afraid to flaunt it. The diamond-shaped bottle with gold accents further accentuates the scent’s elegance.
Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne
Notes: Ambrette Seeds, Sea Salt, Sage
Rating: 4.3
Price: INR 5,200
Jo Malone London’s Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne presents an amalgamation of floral and intense notes that give you a scent that lingers on—leaving a stellar lasting impression.
Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 Eau De Parfum
Notes: Bergamot, Raspberry, Black Cherry, Rose, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Praline, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Tonka Beans, Vetiver, Ambrettolide
Rating: 4.1
Price: INR 2,400
Broaden your olfactory horizons with this luscious, woody gourmand fragrance. Spritz this scent on pulse points such as your wrists, behind the ear, behind the knees, and on the base of your throat.
Curating a fragrance wardrobe without adequate knowledge about notes and scent families can be overwhelming. When spritzing on perfumes, bear in mind that the top notes will be the first to hit your senses, followed by heart notes that’ll kick in to give you an essence of the scent. The base notes will see you through to the end, leaving you with a lasting impression of the fragrance.
