Wood for Him by DSQUARED²

Clean, neat, and proper; although it says violets, it smells more like geranium.

Tested from a 1ml sample, so I can’t draw many conclusions about performance, but its aroma has left a good impression on me since it feels more expensive than it costs (~50€ for 100ml). A fairly fresh and clean opening where citrus are noticeable but none stand out in particular. It becomes more earthy and spicy as it dries down, preparing us for a sweet, woody, and amberous base. It’s not the style of perfume I usually wear, but for lovers of earthy woody scents, this has to be a delight. Edit: I don’t find it similar to Prada Luna Rossa.

I don’t own it. I tested it on skin once and liked it. The opening is very lively with lemon, quite fresh. As it dries down, the citrus blends with a bit of heat (cardamom and ginger), and the violets are noticeable. I can’t clearly identify the wood. Smells good for the office, but for everyday wear, I find it boring, and for night outs or special events, not even remotely. I liked it, but I think it’s dispensable. I wouldn’t buy it even on sale. 6/10.

I bought it blind expecting a very marked woody scent, since the bottle color and name suggested so much; but I found woody notes, yes, but not so marked, yes, very soapy, fresh, and slightly powdery. The truth is, it wasn’t what I was looking for in my collection, but I liked it a lot, quite a lot, because it doesn’t resemble anything I’ve smelled before. What you get in the opening is what stays almost the whole time, and there’s little evolution of the notes, but it’s enough for everyone to like it. I can’t see anyone who wouldn’t like this soapy, very clean (I suppose it’s the violet) and slightly woody scent. The truth is, very little citrus. Projection and longevity are medium/high; I’d say you can smell it for 4 to 6 hours, obviously depending on the weather and everyone’s skin.

I bought it based on YouTube reviews, thinking it would be citrusy, but it smells like a green, wet forest, as if it had just rained. Each wood note comes through; it has a bit of citrus but isn’t fresh, it’s heavy. With its ozonic notes, the perfume is invasive. It’s for late autumn; spraying too much and blinding yourself olfactorily would be terrible. It also reminds me of a clothing store filled with wood and those mall aerosols of today.

Balanced citrus opening. Then you notice a slight ginger heat, but overall it’s pure violet and wood. Very rich and super soft compared to the green version. Since its trail isn’t wide, I consider it better for personal enjoyment, especially if you like violet 🙂

Blind buy, hard-to-find fragrance; since I was traveling and it wasn’t available in my country, I opted for it. Instantly, it was a love at first sight: at first, it reminded me of some generic citrus and wood, but then it changed course. A huge quality citrus explosion that, as it develops, reveals a classic, ozonic, and earthy vetiver. The magic lies in the violet-vetiver combination, the essence of the perfume. There are hundreds with these notes, but the quality makes them stand out and you say: this is a delight and this is not. It’s an olfactory pleasure, quite classic, focused on decades past, but with a modern spark that makes it wearable for many people. An inexplicable perfume with a truly unique aroma. To give you an idea, it has that touch of classic Armani Code pour Homme, lordly but completely unique. For me, it’s a Masterpiece. Nothing more to add.

Wood for Him by Dsquared2 is a woody, fresh, and super easy-to-wear fragrance. It opens with a fruity-citrusy-sweet touch that briefly reminded me of Invictus, but quickly shifts to a woody profile featuring vetiver and amber (ambroxan), all with a fresh vibe thanks to the violet leaves and some fresh spices. That’s when it becomes very wearable. From then on, it doesn’t evolve further. For me, it’s an all-season scent suitable for any age and casual situations like going to the movies or weekend outings. It lasted about 10 hours on my skin, though with low projection. I’ve enjoyed its aroma and believe it’s made for a mass appeal.