Winter Woods

Winter Woods by Sonoma Scent Studio is a warm, resinous amber fragrance centered around labdanum, sandalwood, and ambergris, with subtle undertones of castoreum, birch tar, and guaiac wood. It unfolds with a powerful, slightly animalic opening that can feel intense or pickled to sensitive noses, but quickly mellows into a velvety, sweetly incense-like amber with a faint vanilla glow. The scent is deeply textured—woodsy and smoky, yet never overwhelming—painting a vivid picture of sitting by a crackling fire in a snow-laden forest. Many describe it as cozy, luminous, and quietly captivating, with a lasting warmth that lingers through the night and into the next day. It behaves as a personal, intimate scent with moderate-to-strong projection and exceptional longevity, making it ideal for cold weather walks or quiet moments at home. Despite its name, the woods are not dominant—rather, the fragrance evokes the feeling of warmth from the wood, not the forest itself. It’s a scent best appreciated after its initial complexity settles, revealing a deeply comforting, aromatic core that feels like a handwoven blanket in fragrance form.