Oakwood Base, Ventos vetiver narcotic white floral character—immediately recognisable

narcotic white floral character—immediately recognisable as true jasmine

before settling into a rich base of agarwood (oud)

This is not a linear B-grade sandalwood extraction

with a juicy raspberry edge that makes people think immediately of Parma Violets

Cinnamic Alcohol ex Styrax and on and on

Oakwood Base, Ventos vetiver narcotic white floral character—immediately recognisableOakwood Base, Ventos smells like the inside of a spirits cellar. Dark, rich oak wood meets cognac and whisky barrel booze, threaded with woodsmoke, sweet vanilla and a nutty chestnut warmth. A balsamic sweetness rounds the whole thing off. Because of the sweetness, it is an excellent base to add a touch of smoke without dominating as easily as you can with Birch and Cade. A touch will ground woody, leather and oriental accords in aged barrel warmth,