Oak
Oak suggests dry timber, wood grain and a warm, slightly tannic texture. Barrel-inspired interpretations can also suggest toasted wood around a boozy or sweet accord.
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It structures woody, tobacco and spirit-inspired compositions and makes sweeter notes feel drier and more grounded.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Oakwood materials and barrel accords are distinct possibilities. The note name does not imply oakmoss, which is a lichen material with a different scent.
Related notes to explore
Whisky →
Whisky suggests warm oak, dry grain and a rounded boozy aroma, sometimes with smoke, vanilla or dried-fruit facets
Tobacco →
Tobacco notes often suggest cured leaves, hay, honey, dried fruit and a warm, slightly leathery woodiness
Vanilla →
Vanilla is warm and softly sweet, with creamy, balsamic, woody and sometimes tobacco-like facets
Vetiver →
Vetiver combines dry wood and earthy roots with grapefruit-like brightness, grass and sometimes smoky or leathery facets
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