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DRIFTWOOD: THEARTOF WOODY PERFUME Salty, woody and quietly sensual, Driftwood captures the spirit of the coast in a fragrance note that balances freshness with understated warmth SOME SCENTS TRANSPORT you to a place before you have time to name it. Driftwood is one of them. It brings to mind sun-bleached timber, salt carried on the breeze and the soft warmth of wood resting along a quiet shoreline. In perfumery, this evocative character adds depth and texture, turning a simple woody fragrance into something more atmospheric. Unlike rose or jasmine, Driftwood is not a single botanical ingredient. It is an olfactory accord created to capture the character of weathered wood shaped by water, air and sunlight. Its appeal lies in its contrasts: dry yet fresh, rugged yet refined, familiar yet full of mystery. THE INSPIRATION BEHIND DRIFTWOOD Nature gives Driftwood its story. Wood carried by rivers and oceans gradually changes through exposure to water, salt and sunlight. Perfumers Escentia translate this impression into scent through carefully balanced woody, marine, aromatic and musky notes. Depending on the composition, Driftwood can feel crisp and mineral, earthy and smoky or warm and softly ambered. It is this versatility that makes it so compelling. Rather than simply smelling of the sea, Driftwood captures the atmosphere surrounding it. OLFACTORY PROFILE Driftwood is often associated with dry woods, salty nuances and a subtle mineral quality. Bright citrus or aromatic notes may lend freshness, while cedar, cypress and vetiver add structure. Musk and amber can soften the composition, leaving a warm, lasting impression. The result is a distinctive balance between freshness and depth. Driftwood can bring a breezy quality to a rich woody fragrance or give an aquatic composition a more grounded, natural character. P A R F U M P L U S 26