Woody Sage by Dossier
Brand: Dossier
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Woody Sage opens with fig and grapefruit, moves into marine notes and ambrette and dries down to clary sage and amberwood. Dossier's take on Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne.
Is Woody Sage worth it?
How it smells: Opens with fig and grapefruit, marine notes and ambrette at the heart, then dries down to clary sage and amberwood.
Scent Score: 49/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 40, versatility 75, layerability 42 and value 40, each out of 100.
Buyers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 3,224 Dossier reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2020 · Unisex
Key accords: Fig, Grapefruit, Marine Notes, Ambrette, Clary Sage, Amberwood
Top Notes
- Fig
- Grapefruit
Heart Notes
- Marine Notes
- Ambrette
Base Notes
- Clary Sage
- Amberwood
Occasions: Office, Evening
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Woody Sage by Dossier belongs to the woody fragrance family. Woody Sage opens with fig and grapefruit, moves into marine notes and ambrette and dries down to clary sage and amberwood. Dossier's take on Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne. Woody Sage opens with Fig and Grapefruit. The heart brings Marine Notes and Ambrette. It dries down to Clary Sage and Amberwood.
How to wear Woody Sage
On skin, Woody Sage by Dossier has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for office and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is Monday Rose by Banana Republic. Apply Woody Sage first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Monday Rose on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Woody Sage : 2 sprays Monday Rose and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Woody Sage opens with Fig and Grapefruit.
The heart brings Marine Notes and Ambrette.
It dries down to Clary Sage and Amberwood.
What to layer with Woody Sage
Monday Rose by Banana Republic
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and amberwood.
Order: Apply Woody Sage first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Monday Rose on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sage : 2 sprays Monday Rose
Nektar by Laboratorio Olfattivo
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and clary sage.
Order: Apply Woody Sage first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nektar on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sage : 2 sprays Nektar
Bad Boy Eau de Toilette by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 97/99
Woody and spicy scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit, clary sage, and amberwood.
Order: Apply Woody Sage first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bad Boy Eau de Toilette on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sage : 2 sprays Bad Boy Eau de Toilette
Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share amberwood.
Order: Apply Woody Sage first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Baccarat Rouge 540 on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sage : 1 spray Baccarat Rouge 540
Replica Lazy Sunday Morning by Maison Margiela
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share ambrette.
Order: Apply Woody Sage first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Replica Lazy Sunday Morning on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Woody Sage : 2 sprays Replica Lazy Sunday Morning
Pairings to approach with care
A*Men Eau de Toilette by Mugler
Not Recommended · 32/99
A*Men Eau de Toilette has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. A*Men Eau de Toilette brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Woody Sage first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer A*Men Eau de Toilette on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sage : 1 spray A*Men Eau de Toilette
Megamare by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 32/99
Megamare has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Megamare brings an aquatic contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Woody Sage first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Megamare on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Woody Sage : 1 spray Megamare
Related fragrances and why
- Monday Rose by Banana Republic — Both include grapefruit and amberwood.
- Nektar by Laboratorio Olfattivo — Both include grapefruit and clary sage.
- Bad Boy Eau de Toilette by Carolina Herrera — Both include grapefruit, clary sage, and amberwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Woody Sage?
Woody Sage opens with Fig and Grapefruit. The heart brings Marine Notes and Ambrette. It dries down to Clary Sage and Amberwood.
How long does Woody Sage last, and how strong is it?
Woody Sage by Dossier has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Woody Sage?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits office and evening.
What layers well with Woody Sage?
Monday Rose by Banana Republic is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and amberwood. Apply Woody Sage first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Monday Rose on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Woody Sage : 2 sprays Monday Rose.
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