Sorce Don't Whistle In The Woods | Fragrance Samples UK

Fragrance Sample (1ml / 2ml / 5ml/10ml)
100% genuine fragrance decanted into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser.

Overview

Fragrance Family: Woody / Gourmand
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Style: Dark, woody, sweet, resinous, vanilla and softly animalic
Best For: Autumn and winter, cosy evenings, lovers of woody vanilla fragrances
Season: Autumn/Winter 

Fragrance Notes

Notes: Cedar, sandalwood, cypriol, fir balsam, black vanilla, sugar, ambrette, and a hint of fur

What It Smells Like

Don't Whistle in the Woods opens with dry woods and resinous fir, with cedar, sandalwood and cypriol creating a distinctly forest-like character. The opening can be surprisingly woody on some skin, while the black vanilla and sugar begin to soften the sharper edges. A subtle fur accord adds a warm, fuzzy quality that gives the woods a more tactile character.

As it develops, the black vanilla becomes increasingly prominent, bringing a deep, creamy sweetness to the cedar and sandalwood. The sugar pushes the fragrance towards gourmand territory without making it smell entirely like food, while fir balsam and cypriol retain the darker forest character. Some wearers describe this stage as smoky-sweet woods, while others experience a much sweeter vanilla-forward fragrance.

In the drydown, vanilla and sugar settle into the woods, creating a soft, warm and slightly resinous vanilla. The fur accord can remain as a subtle fuzzy or animalic undertone, while cedar, sandalwood and fir balsam keep the fragrance grounded. On some skin the result is predominantly a dark woody vanilla, while others experience a stronger forest character throughout.

Overall, the fragrance feels like sugared black vanilla deep in a dark forest, combining dry woods and fir balsam with creamy sweetness and a soft hint of fur.

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