Woodsy

Perfume makers extract wood notes from the heartwood of mature trees. First, harvesters cut trunks at sustainable ages, then slice the wood into thin shavings. For cedar and pine, steam distillation captures volatile oils that rise with the vapor and condense into clear liquids. Sandalwood and agar require solvent extraction; a food‑grade solvent dissolves resinous compounds, then evaporates, leaving a thick absolute. In the lab, chemists replicate key molecules such as cedrol and santalol through controlled reactions, ensuring consistent supply without depleting forests. Each batch undergoes gas‑chromatography testing to verify purity before blending into a fragrance.