WS-BK-2014

Sacred Wood

2014unisex

woody up front, then powdery, settling into warm spicy.

Sacred Wood by By Kilian is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Sacred Wood was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Calice Becker. Top notes are Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Carrot Seeds and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Sandalwood, Milk, Amyris, Copahu Balm, elemi and Caraway;…

woody powdery warm spicy balsamic

Nose: Calice Becker

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Carrot Seeds, Pink Pepper
Heart· 2–4h
Sandalwood, Milk, Amyris, Copahu Balm, elemi, Caraway
Drydown· 6h+
Atlas Cedar, Mysore Sandalwood, Incense, Myrrh, Tolu Balsam, Amber

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

55%

40%

34%

31%

26%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall36%Winter34%Spring23%Summer8%Day60%Night40%Wears unisex51%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More By Kilian picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Sacred Wood smell like?

woody up front, then powdery, settling into warm spicy. Dominant accords: woody, powdery, warm spicy.

What notes are in Sacred Wood?

Top: Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Carrot Seeds, Pink Pepper. Heart: Sandalwood, Milk, Amyris, Copahu Balm, elemi, Caraway. Base: Atlas Cedar, Mysore Sandalwood, Incense, Myrrh, Tolu Balsam, Amber.

How long does Sacred Wood last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Sacred Wood loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Sacred Wood best for?

Fall is the top pick (36%). Winter is second at 34%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Sacred Wood?

Day wear leads at 60%. Night is a secondary pick at 40%.

Is Sacred Wood for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 51% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Sacred Wood?

Composed by Calice Becker. Released in 2014.