Summing Up Our Meeting with Fabrice Croisé, Founder of Scents of Wood

Our recent online meeting with Fabrice Croisé, the founder of Scents of Wood, was an unforgettable experience for fragrance lovers and niche perfume enthusiasts alike. Over the course of more than two and a half hours, Fabrice openly shared his story, creative philosophy, and the innovative process behind one of today’s most unique luxury fragrance houses.

As part of our ongoing “Meetings with Perfumers” series, this event once again brought together a passionate community of perfume collectors and fragrance lovers from around the world. The conversation was filled with insights into artistic perfumery, innovation, and the emotional connection people build with scent.

“Fragrance is such a passion — once you are in it, you never really get out of it. In this industry, we keep creating because fragrance becomes part of who we are.”— Fabrice Croisé

The Story Behind Scents of Wood

Fabrice Croisé was born and raised in France, where he first developed his passion for perfume. Early in his career, he worked in fragrance development for Lancôme before moving to New York to become Global Business Development Director at SelectNY, a major advertising agency working with luxury perfume brands.

His professional journey later took him to Geneva and eventually to Utah in the United States.

“I love mountains and skiing. There are forests everywhere, right in front of my window. I think this environment helped me develop the concept of Scents of Wood.”

Nature, forests, and the atmosphere of the mountains became major inspirations for the brand’s identity and creative direction.

A Unique Wood-Inspired Perfume Concept

True to its name, every fragrance created by Scents of Wood revolves around the concept of wood. The brand has already released multiple collections featuring dozens of fragrances, each exploring wood in a different artistic way.

What makes the house especially distinctive is its innovative aging process. Unlike traditional perfume production, Scents of Wood uses organic alcohol instead of standard ethanol commonly found in the fragrance industry.

The alcohol is aged in carefully selected wooden barrels for several weeks before becoming part of the perfume composition.

According to Fabrice:

“The alcohol becomes loaded with the personality of the wood. Then the perfumer chooses the barrel that best fits the fragrance creation.”

This process allows each fragrance to develop additional depth, texture, and character inspired directly by the wood itself.

Innovation in Niche Perfumery

During the discussion, Fabrice also spoke about how rare true innovation is within the perfume industry. While many fragrance brands focus on reinterpretations of existing ideas, Scents of Wood continues to push boundaries by combining traditional perfumery with experimental craftsmanship.

The brand’s barrel-aging technique has become one of its defining signatures and helped establish it as one of the most interesting modern niche perfume houses.

Discover Scents of Wood at La Parfumerie USA

At La Parfumerie USA, we are proud to offer a curated selection of fragrances from Scents of Wood. Whether you are already familiar with the brand or discovering it for the first time, these perfumes offer a truly distinctive olfactory experience inspired by wood, nature, and artistic innovation.

Explore the collection and discover the world of Scents of Wood fragrances today.

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FAQ — Scents of Wood Fragrances

What is Scents of Wood known for?

Scents of Wood is known for its unique wood-inspired niche fragrances and innovative barrel-aging process. The brand ages organic alcohol in wooden barrels before blending it into perfumes, creating scents with additional depth and character.

Who founded Scents of Wood?

Scents of Wood was founded by Fabrice Croisé, a French fragrance industry professional with experience in luxury perfume development and marketing.

What makes Scents of Wood perfumes unique?

The brand uses organic alcohol aged in carefully selected wooden barrels, which is uncommon in the fragrance industry. This process allows the alcohol to absorb the personality of the wood before becoming part of the fragrance composition.

Are Scents of Wood fragrances niche perfumes?

Yes, Scents of Wood is considered a niche fragrance house focused on artistic perfumery, unique concepts, and high-quality ingredients.

Where are Scents of Wood perfumes made?

The brand was created in the United States by French founder Fabrice Croisé and collaborates with renowned perfumers to develop its collections.

Does Scents of Wood use natural ingredients?

Scents of Wood focuses on high-quality fragrance materials and uses organic alcohol as part of its signature production process.

Where can I buy Scents of Wood fragrances?

You can explore and purchase a curated selection of Scents of Wood perfumes at La Parfumerie USA.

What fragrance styles does Scents of Wood offer?

The collection includes a wide variety of fragrance profiles inspired by different woods, spices, florals, fruits, coffee, leather, and gourmand notes, making the brand appealing to both men and women.