Mahogany

Mahogany

Base note Woody Resinous & amber Fragrance oil

Rich, deep, polished-wood accord, often with a sweet ambery or dark-fruit edge and a hint of moss; usually warmer and heavier than teakwood.

Made from: A blended fragrance oil — no natural oil of this exact scent exists; it's built from aroma chemicals and sometimes natural extracts.
Strength: ●●●●○
Cost: Moderate
Moods: Cozy Grounding Sensual
Seasons: Autumn, Winter
Rooms: Living room, Office, Entryway

Blend with it

No special cautions at normal use; follow the supplier's IFRA certificate.

How it behaves

CandlesGreat

Throws well and pairs naturally with teakwood — the classic 'mahogany teakwood' combination.

Wax meltsGreat

Reed diffuserGood

Room & linen sprayWorkable

Electric (water) diffuserAvoid

Cold-process soapGood

Check the supplier's notes; sweeter versions may contain vanillin and discolor.

Melt-and-pour soapGood

Laundry & cleaningWorkable

Pairs well with

Teakwood

Amber

Base · Resinous & amber

Tobacco Leaf

Base · Smoky & leather

Leather

Base · Smoky & leather

Vanilla

Base · Gourmand

Bergamot

Oakmoss

Cranberry

Don't have it? Try Teakwood, Oud.

In these blends

A polished wooden desk, a spiced tea and a long evening of reading.

Mahogany · Bergamot · Cypress · Cardamom · Black Pepper · Nutmeg

Top 29% Middle 43% Base 29%

FocusingGroundingAutumnWinter

A little lore

Big-leaf mahogany was logged so heavily for fine furniture that it is now protected under CITES.