Oakwood Absolute AOD France

Oakwood Absolute is a rich, nuanced material in perfumery that evokes depth, earthiness, and the quiet elegance of aged wood and timeworn barrels.

The quality oak used for this material is sourced from the expansive forests of the Allier region in France.

🌳 The Beauty of Oakwood Absolute

1. Olfactory Character

Oakwood absolute is warm, woody, and profoundly comforting. It carries:

• Smooth, dry woodiness reminiscent of aged oak casks used in fine whisky or cognac production.

• Earthy, boozy nuances that whisper of cellars, old libraries, and artisanal craftsmanship.

• Sweet-tobacco and vanilla undertones, with a leathery richness that anchors a perfume’s base.

• A hint of spice, dust, and smoky warmth, but far subtler than something like guaiacwood or cade.

2. Aesthetic and Emotional Qualities

Oakwood absolute doesn’t shout—it whispers tradition, refinement, and stillness. It brings:

• A quiet masculinity, dignified and grounded, yet entirely at home in feminine or unisex compositions.

• A sense of heritage—evoking the grain of worn oak floors, the scent of aging barrels, or the patina of a leather-bound book.

• A sensual texture, not sweet or creamy, but plush and rounded—like suede or polished timber.

3. Origins & Craft

• Derived from the heartwood of Quercus robur (European oak), often a byproduct of wine or cognac barrel production.

• Solvent-extracted to produce an absolute that is deep brown and viscous, with intense aroma.

• Often sourced from France, where oak trees used in cooperage (barrel-making) give a highly sought-after material due to their terroir.

4. Uses in Perfumery

Oakwood absolute is a powerful base note and fixative, used to:

• Add depth to woody, leather, fougère, chypre, and oriental compositions.

• Ground floral or citrus fragrances with a noble, aged depth.

• Complement materials like Vetiver, patchouli, tobacco, benzoin, and ambers with a rustic elegance.

If Oakwood Absolute could speak, it might say: “I am the grain of memory. The echo in a wine cellar. The warmth of time itself.”

This is a truly luxurious material not to be missed!

Product specification.

CAS No: MIXTURE
Odour description (decreasing): Woody, Boozy, Aged Barrels, Fruity, Balsamic, Lichen
Odour Strength: Medium
Usage: Effective from the smallest traces, through to 10%
Substantivity: 200 hour(s) at 10%
Solvent: TEC to give a 10% solution of Oakwood Absolute
Synonyms: Quercus Robur L., Bois de Chene
IFRA: 

Not Hazardous According To EC 1272/2008

Contains: ISO Eugenol 97-54-1

May produce an allergic reaction.