Teakwood

Teakwood

Base note Woody Fragrance oil

A smooth, dry, cedar-like wood softened with musk and amber; many versions add a sweet or coconut-leaning twist. Easygoing and unisex rather than truly smelling of teak.

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
Seasons: Autumn, Winter
Rooms: Living room, Office, Bedroom

Blend with it

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

How it behaves

CandlesGreat

A candle-shop staple that throws well in both soy and paraffin blends.

Wax meltsGreat

Reed diffuserGood

Room & linen sprayWorkable

Electric (water) diffuserAvoid

Cold-process soapGood

Most behave, but check the supplier's notes for vanillin content and discoloration.

Melt-and-pour soapGood

Laundry & cleaningWorkable

Pairs well with

Mahogany

Amber

Base · Resinous & amber

Vanilla

Base · Gourmand

Bergamot

Tobacco Leaf

Base · Smoky & leather

Leather

Base · Smoky & leather

Coconut

Middle · Gourmand

Sea Salt

Top · Fresh & clean

Blackberry

Don't have it? Try Mahogany, Atlas Cedarwood.

In these blends

A wooden sailboat deck, salt on the rails and grapefruit in the cooler.

Cypress · Teakwood · Sea Salt · Lavender · Grapefruit · Vetiver

Top 31% Middle 44% Base 25%

RefreshingGroundingSummerAutumn

A little lore

Teak (Tectona grandis) is prized for boats and outdoor furniture because its natural oils help it resist water and rot.