Need a new scent? Here are 6 woody aromas for your consideration

25 February 2026
By Fashion Quarterly

The shift in season calls for something richer: grounding amber and woody notes layered with indulgent hints of apricot, pistachio and vanilla. Consider this your invitation to indulge.

Aesop Above Us, Steorra EDP:

An ambery, woody and spicy fragrance with cardamom, vanilla bean, and frankincense, conjuring an atmospheric, celestial aroma that feels both grounded and otherworldly, $280 for 50ml.

Burberry Her Petals EDP (Limited Edition):

Prada’s signature floral-woody accord is reimagined with a sophisticated gourmand twist, blending neroli, pistachio accord, and creamy sandalwood for a warm, addictive scent, $355 for 90ml.

The Virtue Seakeeper Eau de Parfum

Inspired by New Zealand’s wild West Coast, Seakeeper blends sea salt, saffron, jasmine, white oak, and cedar for a sharp, elemental scent that lingers, $275 for 50ml. In addition, $50 from every bottle supports global ocean conservation through the International SeaKeepers Society.

Rabanne Million Gold For Her Parfum:

Sparkling mandarin opens into a radiant floral heart of oversized jasmine, orange blossom, and solar ylang ylang, melting into a warm base of sandalwood, coffee, caramel and chocolate for a rich, gourmand dry down, $300 for 90ml (refillable).

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Pistachio Crunch EDT:

A playful blend of bergamot, pistachio husk, green tea, rose water and vanilla bean, this fragrance balances sparkling freshness with soft, creamy warmth, $49 for 100ml.

Jo Malone London Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot Cologne:

Light, sun-soaked apricot is spiced with sandalwood to create a joyful, limited-edition scent perfect for long hot days and warm nights, $299 for 100ml.

This article originally appeared in Fashion Quarterly’s Summer 2025 issue. 

Words: Lucy Slight.
Imagery: Supplied.

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