Oakwood
“Oakwood by Zara is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a mossy, earthy composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2024, Oakwood by Zara is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance crafted by perfumer Suzy Le Helley. It opens with the brightness of grapefruit and aldehydes, creating an invigorating freshness that cuts through earthy moss and leather notes. The heart of orange blossom brings a subtle floral touch, while the base anchors it all with warm, animalic undertones. This composition is a study in contrasts, balancing crispness with depth.
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Oakwood is best applied with one to two sprays — its aldehydic top notes are bright but fade quickly. The mossy and leathery base notes emerge after about an hour, so give it time to settle into your skin before heading out.
Suzy Le Helley
Founding perfumer · 14 fragrances
For the realm of perfume, the perfumer Suzy Le Helley crafts a fragrance of contrasts for Acne Studios by Frédéric Malle: an aldehydic introduction followed by a gourmand heart. Suzy draws inspiration from the diversity of plants, scents and flavours that she discovers in her daily life and on her travels, where she frequently meets producers of natural raw materials. Passionate about botany since childhood, she has also developed a taste for synthesis, and synthetic materials, which expands the palette and creative output of perfumers. Le Helley likes short, precise, easy-to-read formulas, where each ingredient is carefully administered to deliver a clear message. “A perfume must smell like themessage it is sending, with technicalmastery always at the service of theaesthetic and the emotion”
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of stepping into an office on Monday morning — where the freshness of grapefruit meets the rich warmth of leather and earth, creating a scent that feels both grounded and invigorated.
Fig. 01 — Oakwood, Zara
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