Wood Essence Of Chi

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2014

At a glance

Is Wood Essence Of Chi worth trying?

Wood by Essence of Chi is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, citrus, powdery with Grapefruit, Cedar, Lemon

The first impression

Wood by Essence of Chi is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Wood was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Sylvain Fourre. Top notes are Grapefruit, Cedar and Lemon; middle notes are Bamboo and Cabreuva; base notes are Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
citrus 85%
powdery 70%
aromatic 60%

The perfumer behind it

Sylvain Fourre

Sylvain Fourre

Sylvain Fourre is a perfumer known for his work with Essence of Chi, where he developed a series of elemental fragrances including Earth, Fire, Metal, Water, and Wood. Each scent in the collection draws on natural themes, balancing traditional perfumery with modern sensibilities. Fourre's compositions are designed to evoke harmony and connection to the natural world.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Grapefruit Grapefruit
Cedar Cedar
Lemon Lemon

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Bamboo Bamboo
Cabreuva Cabreuva

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Sandalwood Sandalwood
Guaiac Wood Guaiac Wood
Oakmoss Oakmoss

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Wood Essence Of Chi

Essence

The Explorer thrives at the frontier, where familiar terrain gives way to the unknown. Wood Essence Of Chi embodies this with its bright grapefruit and lemon opening, grounded by the rugged depth of sandalwood and guaiac wood. It is a scent for those who chart paths rather than follow them.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear sturdy boots and well-worn leather jackets, or tailored separates in earthy tones that hint at both urbanity and adventure. Their homes mix raw wood surfaces with globes and maps, the bamboo note in the fragrance reflected in woven baskets or slender reeds in a ceramic jar.

Philosophy & Values

They believe growth comes from movement, whether across continents or through ideas. The citrus in the scent speaks to their optimism; the oakmoss, to their respect for endurance. They value resourcefulness, like the cabreuva wood-rare but resilient.

Relationships

They attract fellow wanderers, though their partnerships require patience; they may vanish for weeks, only to return with stories etched in their skin like the scent's woody base. Love is a shared compass, not an anchor.

Lifestyle

Their days are unscripted-a freelance project here, a train ticket bought on impulse there. The fragrance's longevity mirrors their stamina; its moderate sillage, their ability to blend in or stand out as needed.

Shadow

Restlessness can become rootlessness; their courage, recklessness. The shadow lurks in the guaiac wood-smoky and complex, a reminder that even the boldest must sometimes pause.

Conclusion

Wood Essence Of Chi is for those who measure life in horizons crossed, not hours spent. Like the interplay of citrus and oakmoss, they are both light and enduring, leaving traces of their passage in the air.