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CULTURED GOURMAND COLLECTION

Sesame Woods Fragrance Oil

TOASTED. DRY. WOODY.

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$53.99

A refined contrast. Toasted, dry, and quietly addictive.

Sesame Woods reimagines gourmand through texture rather than sweetness. Nutty sesame is deepened and shaped by coniferous woods, creating a fragrance that feels grounded, architectural, and distinctly modern.

Pairings

TOP

Toasted sesame, dry spice

HEART

Nutty warmth, wood shavings

BASE

Japanese hinoki, soft musk

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The Scent Story — Rice Steam

Warm. Airy. Serene.

The Scent Story

Sesame Woods explores the tension between warmth and dryness.


It opens with the unique character of sesame, gently toasted and slightly nutty, carrying a subtle richness that immediately feels comforting yet unconventional. As it develops, the composition becomes more structured, with dry woods emerging to create contrast and clarity.


There is no excess sweetness here. Instead, the focus is on balance. Texture. Form.


The result is a fragrance that feels composed and intentional. A gourmand that leans savoury, refined, and quietly bold.


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The Scent Story — Rice Steam

A NOTE FROM THE STUDIO

From the Director of Innovation

Sesame Woods is part of our Cultured Gourmand Collection, where we explore savoury depth and texture within the world of gourmand.


Sesame has a naturally toasted, almost dry richness that felt interesting to push further. Rather than pairing it with sweetness, we leaned into its more structured, nutty, and slightly smoky qualities.


We wanted to create something that feels grounded and architectural. A fragrance with shape and tension, where warmth is balanced by dryness and restraint.


This is gourmand at its most unexpected. Less about sweetness, more about texture, contrast, and quiet intensity.


Creative Pairings

PAIRING ONE
RICE STEAM

To soften the structure with airy warmth

PAIRING TWO
MILK VEIL

For a more intimate, skin-like finish

PAIRING THREE
HONEYED MATCHA

To introduce a subtle contrast of green brightness and golden warmth

Application

Designed For


Body care formulations with depth and character


Candles and home fragrance with a warm, grounding presence


Fine fragrance-inspired personal products


Layering within more complex scent systems


Why It's Distinctive

A SAVOURY APPROACH TO GOURMAND

Sesame Woods moves away from traditional sweet profiles, offering a more nuanced, textural interpretation that feels elevated and unexpected.

STRUCTURED COMPARISON

Built with contrast in mind, the interplay between toasted richness and dry woods creates a fragrance with clarity, shape, and depth.

REFINED PERFORMANCE

Delivers a balanced diffusion with a grounded, long-lasting drydown that maintains its character over time.

Technical Details


INCI

Fragrance (parfum)


SHELF LIFE

24 months under recommended storage conditions.


STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and sources of heat.


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