Woodphoria

I managed to snag a 2.2oz of the original on eBay! $70! There is hope yet for the devotees, and I am almost one, I think. I'm not drooling over it or causing car accidents, and yet when I can't decide what to wear I tend to reach for this one. I smell each of those notes, and truly, fig and sandalwood and coconut water belong together, they are light, fresh, but not tropical or fruity or like sunscreen. The fig reads little dusty, like how young conifer bark (this doesn't smell like one, just an analogy) leaves a vaguely sticky, talc-y, dusty ghost of the tree on your palms if you grab onto it. The sandalwood complements and enhances that sensation. The coconut water keeps it washed all fresh and tidy, I don't think I would enjoy this as much without it. I'm looking forward to trying Imaginary Authors Yesterday Haze, it looks like it has similar notes. EDIT: FUCK THAT HEAVY ASS BOTTLE CAP, IT OVERBALANCED, FELL OUT OF THE BOX, AND CRACKED OFF! ALL GONE! I WANT TO CRY!

I really like this. It is heavy on the wood. The wood comes across leathery/smoky to my nose, similar to the woody note in By the Fireplace. This one to me is so smoky that it almost comes across animalic. The smoke is well cushioned though, with creamy musk and milky jasmine. I also get a hint of a nutty spice like cardamom, or something else bright and peppery in nature. It's also just a touch sweet. Just enough. I enjoy this. It's right up my alley as an earthy girl who doesn't always want to smell "fruity floral" sweet, pretty, crowd-pleasing. I STRONGLY DISLIKE people...and have no desire to appease them with my fragrance, lol Damn you AND your Delina! (J/K I actually love Delina). Seriously though, I really appreciate a more ambitious fragrance offering that has the nerve to play off the road, and even more, I appreciate the people who dare to wear them. MUCH enjoyed by me. I don't really much care what anyone else thinks. :)

woodphoria reminds me a lot of whispers in the library it’s definitely a bibliomia scent. the coconut note is what scares me a bit but it doesnt smell tropical at all; the coconut really blends out the notes whilst adding a creaminess. It just blends so well. it’s definitely an androgynous skin scent though something you shouldn't blind buy. People say that it smells like old books like it’s a bad thing? It really gets a papery smell to it, like a cozy bookstore/library. It is really an autumn scent. I do believe that the projection and longevity is extremely poor which is another reason you shouldnt blind buy. I believe that it could layer well with a warm vanilla with tea or coffee which would really bring out the academic vibe it overall gives [edit] i did end up returning the full size as it’s extremely light and doesn’t last also the atomizer is not the best <3 def worth the travel size

I've never been too big of a fan of woody notes in my perfumes, mostly because i consider them to be too overpoweringly masculine... Woodphoria made me reconsider my relationship with these notes. it has such a strong woody base, but with a sweet and powdery heart. it feels like a perfect encapsulation of queerness, which is what the brand specializes in. it has the strength and masculinity of sandalwood and suede, while keeping a lightness, tenderness and femininity with the jasmine and lily. it's truly beautiful. formal, but with a twist. lighthearted but romantic. never too serious, never too aloof. it is quite musky as well, it feels sensual, never full-on sexual. a teasing fragrance for sure. it wears very well too, the dry-down remains pretty faithful to the first application, and it lasts the entire day. perfect! so far, my favorite from Boy Smells.

I smelled this in Sephora and decided to buy it without really giving it a good test run. Luckily I really enjoy it - there’s a lot of things at play here even though the notes are pretty simple. First spray hits you with a warm, creamy coconut with a background of smoky cedar and sandalwood. This is my favorite stage of the fragrance when it’s fresh and just sprayed. The dry down is comforting fig mingled with jasmine and lily of the valley according to BS website. White flowers and I have never gotten along, but I can settle for them in Woodphoria since they do really well against the woody/smoky background. It’s an interesting scent and does invoke a kind of ancient wood in the sparkling sunlight. Warm, comforting, creamy, a little resinous, a tiny bit floral. 8/10

I personally don't love Boy Smell's marketing for reasons that are vague and unimportant, but I do really love how this smells. My mom gave me a test vial of it quite a while ago. At the time, I didn't care about perfume or fragrances or anything like that, so only recently did I really give it a try and find out that I really like it. It's one of the few fragrances I've smelled where the sweetness wasn't cloying, but rather is just a pleasant note that adds an almost creamy element to the fragrance. It personally makes me think of teddy bears (not how they smell, but the general vibes) which is very high praise coming from me.

This is tough to describe but I really enjoy it . It’s very lite though, not nearly strong enough, it does smell like wood at first , kind of reminds me of the hinoki one by skylar . But there is also something green and comforting in it , I think I can pick up the fig leaves , a tiny touch of rich smoked wood but also something warm that slightly reminds me of the regular Burberry , this is a beautiful scent that changes while it goes from first spray to dry down . Love it , just wish it was a lot stronger

I love this! It’s dry and woody yet lightly sweet. Comforting, reminds me of being in a very clean log cabin or a sauna. decently long lasting, like 6-8 hours. Coconut makes it wearable and lovely in the summer but I adore it in colder weather too. One of my favs in my collection without a doubt. Conjures up happy memories of being in a cabin on the lake. Will also note that sandalwood usually smells pickley to me and with this I get zero pickle thank god!

The top one from my Boy Smells sample set. It’s woodsy and slightly smoky, airy and powdery. I think wood notes tend to lean masculine but this balances out and feels like a feminine option, probably due to being powdery wood as opposed to spicy wood. I think it’s a little stuffy smelling for warm weather and my California autumn isn’t quite cold enough so I’ll be waiting a bit before using it more.

I smelled this today at Sephora, and even the notes are simple and familiar, I was pleasantly surprised by how unique and fantastic this smelled. It's unisex woods, clean, powder but somewhat mysterious hint of something. I didn't smell coconut and was surprised to see it. I would have bought a travel size, but it was sold out :/

I've been wearing this for about a couple of weeks at work and have been getting good feed back from coworkers/ customers (I'm in car sales) I don't think its too in your face either. Does remind me of Bitter Peach by TF. I'm new to reviewing fragrances but hope this helps in anyway =)

I’ve been loving woody fragrances for the fall .. got Santal 33 but this was has all of my favorite notes Sandalwood, fig and coconut ..so now I can enjoy coconut in the cooler months as well .. love this not too sweet warm and cozy perfume!!

Adore this fragrance. I got the discovery set and full sized this the next day. Very woodsy, not sweet or creamy like you'd expect from fig and coconut notes. It's light and very likable, great for the office.

A unisex < feminine leaning woody fragrance with a bit of sweetness. I agree with one of the other comments that mentioned the Witcher vibes. I could see Jaskier wearing this!

It’s like cozy, dreamy day in a cottage in the forest. I love how it smells on my me and my boyfriend. It’s warm, soft but not powdery with a creaminess to it.

I love this smell. It’s very woody but sticky- resinous like others have said. It’s easier to wear than other Boys Smell I’ve had. Very sexy.

Smells almost the completely the same as Arizona Bloom by Floral Street. Which I also love so I'm not complaining. Just a little smokier.

This reminds me somewhat of Somebody Wood by Phlur (with less sweetness) and Nouvelle Vague (it's that same perfumery coconut, rather than a realistic coconut), with a little bit of evergreen and smoke. The smoke is apparent very up close smelling my wrist, but not really otherwise. There is a certain sense of air freshener when you take a step back from dissecting the notes. It's nice. Not incredible, but something a little more interesting than your typical Sephora fragrance. I think I prefer Somebody Wood, though. That's a simpler profile done well for the price point. This is an attempt at something more complex at a comparable price, though there's something about it that lacks a little life, like there are some pieces missing preventing it from becoming something great. I'd recommend checking it out if you are interested, but I doubt it will become anyone's signature scent. 6.5/10.

This fragrance is my top fragrance discovery of the week (and I've tried 15+ scents). The name caught my attention and I had high expectations. I'm glad that my expectations were met. How does it smell? It's a complex, enchanting and fairly unique fragrance. Well blended. It doesn't remind me of any other fragrance. The fig, coconut, sandalwood combo is smooth and interesting. Cozy in the dry down. Wearable to work and for going out when you want have more sophisticated, cozy vibe. Perfect for autumn. Wearable in summer - picture an outdoor trip to a desert. It's probably my favorite from the brand. Worth trying. I'm getting the travel spray. EDIT: I tested it again and it seemed like a different scent (different tester?). I can see now how some reviewers make the "old musty book" references now. Perhaps it smells better in a warm weather. I'll be testing it more.

Can't believe I'm late to the party! I purchased a travel from TJ Maxx today for $8. It's clear from the packaging that it's pre-reformulation and now I'm super sad. This is a beautiful fragrance. It's very similar to Father figure if it leaned a little bit more feminine. The fig comes through sweet and juicy versus green to my nose. I don't know why companies feel the need to alter fragrances that were perfectly fine before! The notes are incomplete because the packaging says: Coconut Water, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Fig Leaves, Jasmine petals, Lily of the Valley, Suede, Ambroxin, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, and Salted Musk