Rose PetalsOpens with
Bulgarian RoseHeart
ClearwoodDries down to
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Nomenclature · Sold as unisex
Holy-wood
The quiet strength of an old library where the scent of wood and leather books mingles with a hint of fresh flowers.
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Holy-woodHow it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 by Nomenclature, Holy-wood is a chypre floral fragrance crafted by perfumer Frank Voelkl. The composition opens with the sharp brightness of pink pepper and Bulgarian rose petals, creating an immediate tension between spiciness and floral sweetness. This contrast gives way to a heart of jasmine sambac and clearwood, which blend seamlessly into a base of suede, sandalwood, and musk. The result is a scent that feels both warm and grounded, with a subtle edge that keeps it from feeling overly sweet.
One or two sprays is enough to capture the full essence of Holy-wood. The pink pepper top note fades quickly, but the rose and jasmine heart notes take about an hour to fully bloom on the skin. This fragrance reads better close to the skin rather than from a distance, so apply it where you want to be noticed but not overwhelmed.
Fig. 01 — Holy-wood, Nomenclature
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Frank Voelkl
The precision craftsmanFrank Voelkl is a senior perfumer at Firmenich who has earned a reputation as one of the most technically gifted noses of his generation. Born in Germany and trained in France, he brings Germanic precision to French artistry.
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