Oakwood Base, Ventos vetiver a small evergreen tree native

a small evergreen tree native to arid southwestern Australia

This is not a linear B-grade sandalwood extraction

its strength emerges dramatically in the dry-down

with a juicy raspberry edge that makes people think immediately of Parma Violets

narcotic white floral character—immediately recognisable as true jasmine

Oakwood Base, Ventos vetiver a small evergreen tree nativeOakwood Base, Ventos smells like the inside of a spirits cellar. Dark, rich oak wood meets cognac and whisky barrel booze, threaded with woodsmoke, sweet vanilla and a nutty chestnut warmth. A balsamic sweetness rounds the whole thing off. Because of the sweetness, it is an excellent base to add a touch of smoke without dominating as easily as you can with Birch and Cade. A touch will ground woody, leather and oriental accords in aged barrel warmth,