Woods

This is back for over a year now, and from what people tell it's identical to the original formula. Well I can't say I care much, because it smells GREAT. Honestly I get a barbershop - after shave - after shower cleanliness from A&F Woods, and it immediately uplifts my mood. Very similar to Drakkar Noir's current formulation, but there's this A&F twist, more musky perhaps. I get a very soft levander, not your typical powerhouse in your face levander - with some spices but I really can't tell what. Perfect for office or daily use, not offending anyone and it smells just clean and masculine. 10/10. It lasts all day (approx 8 hours) and it projects low. It's one of those low profile ones that makes you think it's gone but seriously, going to shower at the end of a long day and it comes back to life just like that. All you need is a bit moist, body temp. The same goes for shirt collar, you can still smell it after a day of wearing it or while doing the laundry.

I always laugh when I see reviews saying that a fragrance can get a guy “dates” (IYKWIM), but when I wore A&F Woods back in my 20s and early 30s, a lot of people (usually women) did speak up and ask about it. By the time my bottle ran out, I discovered it was discontinued. And then I sort of forgot about it, even after it was rereleased. I recently dusted off an old bottle of Bowling Green by Geoffrey Beene. To me, these two fragrances are very similar. So, I ordered a small bottle of Wood which just arrived, and it definitely smells the same to me, although it now seems like a younger man’s fragrance; perhaps because it reminds me of a younger version of myself. I still love this. And trust me, I’ll be wearing it often.

One of my favorite fragrances....period. Bought new in 97 and continue to use it now. The depth and performance are excellent. Addressing the comps....it’s gets put into that Drakkar Noir family ...Lomani, Duc de Vervins, Taxi, Caesar’s Man, etc. I get it...but this has a citrus that really isn’t there in the others which sets it apart. I don’t get the Bowling Green comp which has so much clove where Woods does not. Is it worth $300-400 bottle ? That’s up to you but if you want to get to 80-90% there, get Dua’s Into the Woods dupe. It doesn’t have the depth of the original (most clones don’t) but it will give you the A&F vibe at a tenth of the price.

@RogueZXRO "Not for teenagers" You got a good laugh outta me. Buddy, this was specially targeted to teenagers and college kids. It was sold in a store that specially targeted teenagers and college kids. It was the scent all throughout my high school back in the day. The majority of the people that buy the new version want it to smell like the Woods....(drum roll) that they bought and wore in high school; and that includes me.

Writing this in July 2023 - A&F has re-released a batch of Woods cologne. I would expect it to be available for a limited time, similar to previous re-releases. Last one had been in 2019 as far as I know. 2017 before that. Maybe they had a release in 2021 that I missed, and they release every two years. But yeah if you’re on this page, you probably already know that Woods is great, perfect for the autumn and winter.

I still enjoy A&F Woods to this day, and I first wore it in the late 90's as a teenager. The bottle I have today was obtained from an A&F store 2 years ago, it is an Eau de Cologne concentration, but it performs like a solid EDT. The scent is wonderful... lavender musky goodness. It's a 'barbershop' scent. It's overpriced somewhat, but it's one of the brand's better offerings, for sure.

Just blind bought this re-released version of the scent I wore when I was like 18. I sold 1/2 bottle of my original version 6 years ago for around $70 and now miss it. We'll see how this smells since I can't even force myself into an A&F store at this point in my life to test.

The currently offered (2018) version of Woods is not what it once was. It used to be stronger.. That being said, it still smells fantastic - a fresh, citrusy, woodsy, outdoors aroma. If A&F would strengthen the potion they would be back to having a true winner here.

My favorite fragrance from my youth. On my third bottle from the original formulation and have been milking it over the last several years. Classic, masculine, goodness! This is what Abercrombie smelled like in the 90's BEFORE Fierce. Lavender, barbershop classic!

This is on par with Fierce, and I'm not sure why they'd discontinue it. Citrusy opening. Very masculine, aromatic, mature, woodsy. Some people would say "soapy" but it's more complex than that. Decent longevity for a cologne. Very nice, love it.

I love this one and it is sad it was discontinued. It is an awesome, warm, classy masculine scent. Back in the days, it was one of my favorite scents. I now have around 90 high end niche fragrances and still find Woods appealing and wonderful.

the goat. nothing beats it... only problem is 300-400 price tag. if by the grace of god you can get your hands on it for less, BUY. it’s fresh, clean, masculine, musky but not overpowering. my favorite of all time

I just received re-release and It's smells really good, old school but not dated, reminds of something like after shave. Masculine, pleasant and perfect for everyday wear.

I just want a vintage 2000s era bottle so I can smell this again. Wore it almost every day in Highschool. Loved it. Took it in my gym bag on the go.

This is one of the greatest colognes I have ever owned in my life.

First time buying this and I love it. A very masculine scent that isn't for teenagers. If you are into simple scents then go with this, it's awesome. It's a barbershop-type scent from 1997 and still smells great. I have the newer release batch from this year. Shaving cream-type scent which I actually enjoy. So if that’s your thing then you might like it.

This is your typical aromatic Fougere. Lavender heavy/dominant that gives off your traditional clean and soapy vibe. Does open with a hint of citrus that quickly burns off. Very linear. Pleasant enough. Longevity and projection is average. Nice fragrance but no where near worth the retail price at the store...unless you want to relive the 90s.

Not my favorite, it smells a bit too soapy for me, like Kouros but without the mythology around it.

Its back! I was sniffing around our local mall yesterday and came across a tester for Woods at A&F. Looks like it was first released in 1997/98 and has come and gone a few times, most recently with an apparently weaker version released in 2010. The notes are listed incorrectly here but are instead rosemary, birch leaf, clove and cedarwood per the company website. Woods was apparently loved in its day and has a strong following with auction listings reaching near $300 for the original formula. Late to the party for a cologne that several probably wore back in high school but all I can say is WOW, this is seriously some good stuff. There are not a lot of comments here comparing the latest release to the original formula but Omg the complaints on the A&F site are one after the other stating that the new one is weak and watered down. Let me assure you that there are zero performance issues on my skin... one or two small sprays on my arm was easily detected from a few inches away after 12 hours. Projection must have been a beast before because this stuff is not lacking and TBH, I would not want it to be stronger and overpowering. my guess is that most of those complaints were from ebay sellers mad that they will not fetch those ridiculously inflated prices. In my opinion, this spicy-woody-musk is an excellent manly active body wash/slight barbershop scent that I love and find Woods to be fb worthy, costing only $48 for 1.7 oz. Sort of an updated Drakkar Noir that will suit old and young alike. Although the website shows that they are out of stock in stores, there are actually plenty on the shelves. check it out before it disappears once again.

I bought a bottle of A&F Woods direct from their website in 2018 for my son and I to share. Now we only have 2ml of the juice left (good for 5 full sprays I guess). I should have bought a back up bottle of the original bottle but I just learned it was discontinued. One thing I noticed is that this really smells so good, the scent was remarkable especially during the dry down with good longevity. I always catch a whiff of this gorgeous manly scent from my son, every time I pick him up from his Adult Ed program in the afternoon. It's beautiful dry down lingers, more so if you spray it direct on fabric or your shirt. The citruses, lavender, vetiver and musk were like an orchestra, each playing a significant role to create a beautiful olfactory experience. To my nose, it doesn't smell dated or has that grandpa's after shave vibe at all. It has more depth and character to it, very pleasant, and gorgeously masculine. Although this was released in 1997, the 2010 release is still available and as one reviewer said, it still retained the same exact scent profile, so I ordered that one for just around $40 while the discontinued 1997 release commands a $300-$500 tag at eBay but Nah, I wouldn't fall into that. Update: Just got my 2010 in the mail and comparing side by side in the opening, the '97 smells rounder and richer and '10 has a sharper vibe but fleeting. I almost didn't catch that subtle difference, but right after that till the dry down, I couldn't tell the difference. I would rate this wonderful masculine juice a 9/10 “Let's spread the scents of peace and kindness. The two most beautiful fragrance in the world” 🙏