Original Wood by DSQUARED²

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Original Wood by DSQUARED² is a woody fragrance defined by a blend of violet leaf, aquatic accord, and cardamom, layered over a base of silver fir, cedarwood, musk, vetiver, amber, and patchouli. It presents a fresh yet warm character, balancing green and aromatic notes with resinous and earthy undertones. Those interested in fragrances with a similar woody freshness, enhanced by spices and green facets, should focus on the presence of cardamom, violet leaf, cedarwood, and the textural contrast between aquatic and amber elements.

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Masa

Masa by Kajal £175.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • cedarwood
  • grapefruit
  • patchouli
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • green
  • leather

Masa is the Arabic word for a one-of-a-kind diamond, and this EdP embodies the diamond’s luminosity through a balance of herbal freshness and ambered wood notes. Masa opens with a crisp combo of bergamot and grapefruit highlighted by the warm spice of ginger root. Mirabelle, a sweet golden plum, becomes the focal point, its honeyed floral charms suspended in a radiant amber syrup of cardamom, vanilla, guaiac wood and patchouli. A stealth violet leaf, a throwback to vintage elegance, steers Masa towards leather.

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Vanuatu

Vanuatu by Sora Dora £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • cardamom
  • cumin
  • papyrus
  • patchouli
  • sandalwood
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • green
  • woody

This extrait is named for the archipelagic country in the South Pacific Ocean, source of the sandalwood in the base. Vanuatu is a lively, confident blend of spices (black pepper, cardamom, cumin) dappled across characterful woody materials (sandalwood, patchouli, cedar and papyrus). Putting meat on the bones is fig milk, with violet leaves adding sharp sparkle. A fragrance for unexpected adventures.

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Dead Air

Dead Air by Oddity £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • davana
  • mineral accord
  • narcissus
  • oak
  • sea salt
  • vetiver
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • leather
  • woody

Macabre fantasy of decadent shadows and drama, unfolding from a fresh salty breeze to the deep dark underwater with blurry black tones, exuberant flora and a binding touch of wood.

Lids for Dead Air are made by hand from imperfectly beautiful charcoal encapsulated in epoxy resin resulting in unique shapes and shades, each is one of a kind — a true masterpiece.

Master perfumer
Mark Buxton

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Beso Pasión

Beso Pasión by Beso Beach £145.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • blood orange
  • cardamom
  • fig
  • ginger
  • musk
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • fruity
  • green
  • woody

Perfumer: Jordi Fernández (the nose behind the white floral wonder of Latin Lover).

Beso Pasion is like a sweet summer breeze caressing a Mediterranean island. A breeze infused with sea salt, the delicious aroma of fig trees, and fragrant grass cured by the hot sun.

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Far Very Far 18.08

Far Very Far 18.08 by Neydo £80.00

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  • Key notes:
  • aquatic accord
  • mandarin
  • peony
  • Tags:
  • #aftergym
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • marine

Inspired by the dream of an upside-down world. Mandarin and blood orange mix with aquatic, airy and green notes to create a surreal dreamscape where the sky is beneath your feet and a vast blue ocean hangs over your head. See-through boats drift by, and the invigorating aroma of imaginary citrus trees energizes your senses. You don’t want to go back to the world you know.

Perfumer: Maud Chabanis

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Divine Dancer

Divine Dancer by Exaltatum £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • champaca
  • galbanum
  • magnolia
  • musk
  • rose
  • sandalwood
  • violet
  • violet leaf
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • vintage/old school

I was inspired while visiting Kew Gardens in London in May. Every May there are hundreds of blooming magnolia trees in different sorts, sizes, scents and colours. Usually it is a very rainy season and my inspiration was to create a scent of the water and rain on magnolia trees.  

The symbol of this modern perfume is an American modern dance pioneer Ruth St. Denis. She is not only a very talented performer, but also very feminine. 

Divine Dancer is an ethereal, watercoloured, light, fresh, feminine floral perfume. It is modern and vivacious fruity floral scent .

The Divine Dancer perfume is dedicated to one of the first American modern dance and ballet performers Ruth St. Denis.

Her vibrant and spirited art of dance, influenced by the East and South Asia, her divine body move and incredible costumes made Ruth St. Denis a worldwide well known star. Her body projects as Temple of femininity. 

When the dancer emerged from the darkness of the stage, her presence was immediately captivating, the air suddenly fragrant with her appearance. Adorned in jewels from head to toe, radiant in a special gold sari, her hair crowned in jasmine, she is an embodiment of divine feminine, mirroring the images of goddesses of Lakshmi and Saraswati but with the talented Ruth St. Denis touch of modern dance and ballet movement.

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Madrigal

Madrigal by Molinard £65.00

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  • Key notes:
  • musk
  • oakmoss
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • woody

Madrigal harks back to Molinard's masculin fragrances of the 1930s. Citrusy and aromatic with notes of lemon and lavender, With woody tones Madrigal is a step away from sunny Provence, towards the chic French autumn. A multitude of cosy and enveloping moments created with notes of incense, cedar and patchouli.

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Fig Man

Fig Man by CARNER £150.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • fig
  • sea salt
  • tonka beans
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • green
  • marine
  • woody

The Fresh collection.

Inspired by the wondrous illustration Homme Figuier by Dali, Fig Man takes seemingly classic earthy notes and subverts them into a fanciful surreal fig theme mixed with salt, cool spices and dry woods.

Fig Man is a fresh, lush and spacious green formula.

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Santal

Santal by Floris £100.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • black pepper
  • cardamom
  • cedarwood
  • cloves
  • frankincense
  • nutmeg
  • sandalwood
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Santal takes its inspiration from a Sandalwood fragrance originally created in the 1800s which has then been given a distinctive contemporary edge.

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Sous Le Pont Mirabeau

Sous Le Pont Mirabeau by Etat Libre d'Orange £155.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • cedarwood
  • elemi
  • fig
  • sandalwood
  • sea salt
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • fruity
  • marine
  • woody

L'espérance est violente.

Mirabeau, what a pretty word, peculiarly Parisian, suspended above the Seine. It composes a memory, joins another bank, and returns by following its trail of sandalwood, pink bay and cedar. In the heart of the City of Light, on the way to the twilight of the day, there is a bridge, a poem and a perfume.

A discreet and symbolic bridge, of the master-builder spirit which transcends borders, becoming better by coming together. Those solid foundations of cedar, sandalwood and orcanox span love and musk.

A poem as slow as it is violent, expressing the brutal and desirable hope of the one who would like to believe, of the one who wants to love. Vanilla, I write your name on the water, with muffled traces of incense and violet green.

A perfume to save us, fish us silently out of the water, bringing us above the Seine, our spirits on the water of our essences, bergamot and pink berry mingled with fig in a glass bottle, fiercely reuniting bodies in unison with souls, coming back to her by following her wake.

About Original Wood by DSQUARED²

How does Original Wood by DSQUARED² differ from these similar fragrances?
Original Wood combines aquatic accords with a woody base that includes silver fir and musk, creating a unique balance of fresh, green, and resinous notes. While these fragrances share some notes like cardamom, cedarwood, and violet leaf, none replicate the exact blend of aquatic freshness with amber and patchouli that characterises Original Wood.
Are these fragrances suitable for both day and evening wear?
Most of the fragrances listed offer a freshness and woody character that can work well throughout the day. Some, like Beso Pasión and Santal, have warmer or spicier elements that may also suit evening wear, depending on personal preference.
Which notes in Original Wood contribute to its fresh and woody character?
The fresh aspect comes from violet leaf and aquatic accord, while the woody character is primarily due to cedarwood, silver fir, and vetiver. Cardamom adds a spicy brightness, and amber and patchouli provide warmth and depth.