In this new episode of "Off with Nose", Marc Buxton, founder of the eponymous brand, presents Wild Wild Wood. A woody, amber and fruity fragrance that embodies everything the Freedom Collection stands for: creative freedom, uncompromising quality, and an unapologetic fascination with modern synthetic woods.
The Freedom Collection: fifteen years of creation
Marc Buxton founded his brand fifteen years ago, starting with the Black Series — eight fragrances that laid the foundations of his universe. The Blue Series, also known as the Freedom Collection, followed with a clear ambition: no commercial brief, no budget limit, maximum quality.
It is within this space of total freedom that Wild Wild Wood was born. A personal, almost obsessive project, centred on woody notes — and more specifically the vibrant, modern chemical woods the founder holds dear.
Spotlight on the new release: Wild Wild Wood
The starting point of Wild Wild Wood is a market observation: many producers now hold internal captives — exclusive molecules inaccessible to other creators. Marc Buxton has no access to them. His response? To assemble his own conglomerate of modern woods, combining several of these materials to recreate the signature in his own way.
References such as vetiver and sandalwood anchor the fragrance in a tradition of great woody perfumes, but it is the chemical, contemporary dimension that truly defines Wild Wild Wood. A woody fragrance that resonates, holds, and leaves a mark — without trying to imitate what it cannot be.
A woody fragrance that resonates
Apple and pineapple open the fragrance with a light, accessible and slightly tart fruity touch — a deliberately open entry point.
The heart is dominated by magnolia, complemented by rose. A soft, enveloping floral that ensures a seamless transition to the base.
Amber and musk underpin a dry, vibrant woody base — this is where the fragrance's deep identity resides, in that modern, persistent woody texture.
A fragrance for everyone, carried by a personal vision
Marc Buxton makes no secret of it: Wild Wild Wood is a fragrance for everyone. The fruity opening and floral heart make for an accessible entry, while the amber woody base satisfies lovers of deeper materials.
A rare balance between openness and character — the work of a creator who knows his obsessions and knows how to make them desirable. Discover Wild Wild Wood and the Marc Buxton universe in our selection below.
