Scents Of Wood - Plum In Cognac Vintage 24

Plum in Cognac 2024 arose from an unexpected challenge encountered during our signature process of aging fragrance alcohol in wooden barrels, a hallmark technique of Scents of Wood.

After three to four cycles of use, these barrels naturally begin to lose their potency, diminishing their ability to impart a strong and distinctive olfactory character. This is not a concern with new barrels—such as chestnut, acacia, American oak, or French oak—as we can reorder identical barrels from the same cooperage. With consistency in wood origin, size, craftsmanship, and charring, the aged alcohol maintains its intended aromatic profile.

Vintage barrels, however, tell a different story. These barrels carry history but often lack documentation. We rarely know their origin, the time of crafting, or the precise methods used. This makes their olfactory signature impossible to replicate. Once a vintage barrel is exhausted, its unique scent fingerprint cannot be reproduced or cloned.

Therefore, Plum in Cognac 2024 is a rare, one-of-a-kind expression, born from the original vintage barrel—a fleeting piece of olfactive heritage that stands as an unrepeatable treasure.

Top notes: Cinnamon, Plum, Rum absolute

Middle notes: Immortelle Absolute, Osmanthus, Peru Balsam

Base notes: Vanilla CO2, Vetiver