By-And-By
Designed for connoisseurs of small-batch artisanal perfumery, By-And-By brings campfires and autumn night air to life. Deep Malaysian oud meets toasted amburana wood, rich vanilla, and warm natural musk. This dense extrait appeals to collectors who favor heavy resinous accords, syrupy woods, and bold cold-weather scents over fresh office wear.
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Longevity spans 9 to 12 hours on skin, stretching past 24 hours on fabric. Sillage projects strongly at arm's length for 3 hours before settling into a warm, 2-foot aura. It performs best in sub-60°F temperatures during late fall and winter.
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By-And-By delivers a dense, dark woody profile centered on toasted Brazilian amburana wood, smoky Malaysian oud, and creamy vanilla. Bready plumeria petals add a subtle floral contrast, while ambergris, oak, and castoreum create a warm resinous base with animalic depth.
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5 MAPPEDThe dominant woody and oud accords open with a scorched timber sharpness before warming into toasted cinnamon and coconut facets. As the hours pass, the resinous amber and animalic musks soften the heavy agarwood, creating a syrupy wood smoke skin scent.
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It looks easiest to wear in winter and fall. The vote picture leans most toward night.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Authentic Brazilian amburana wood extraction offers unique toasted cinnamon aroma
Long-lasting performance delivering 9 to 12 hours of skin wear
Non-animalic Malaysian oud provides smooth smoky depth without harshness
Ideal scent profile for cold autumn nights and winter fireside wear
Complex interplay between bready plumeria florals and heavy wood resins
Rich ambergris and castoreum base clings to winter outerwear for days
Appeals to collectors of niche artisanal perfumery and dark woods
Distinctive gourmand woody texture without synthetic sweetness
Pushes arm's length sillage for the initial three hours
Handcrafted small-batch formulation by perfumer Jono Bornstein
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
High price point per bottle creates a steep entry barrier for casual buyers
Heavy resinous density becomes cloying in warm spring or summer weather
Scorched wood opening can feel overly dark for lovers of clean fragrances
Limited bottle availability due to small-batch artisanal production
Not suited for sterile office environments or formal daytime events
Castoreum and natural musk notes may intimidate beginner fragrance enthusiasts
Polarizing initial spray demands patience before the sweet dry-down emerges
Plumeria floral notes get suppressed under the heavy agarwood base
Requires cool outdoor temperatures to project its full wood complexity
Hard to blind buy without securing a decant sample first
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Folkwinds By-And-By Review: Smoked Amburana Wood Meets Artisanal Oud”
By-And-By opens with a blast of toasted Brazilian amburana wood that instantly brings toasted coconut and cinnamon-dusted pastries to mind. Perfumer Jono Bornstein pairs this bespoke extraction with a syrupy dark sugar undertone and a floral flicker of plumeria. The opening feels heavy and slightly scorched, like wood sap dropping directly onto hot campfire embers. It avoids bright citrus or fresh top notes entirely, launching straight into a dark resinous atmosphere.
As the initial burst settles after thirty minutes, Malaysian oud steps forward alongside aged oak. The oud here smells smoky, bready, and slightly cola-like rather than barnyard or medicinal. Golden ambergris and smooth vanilla soften the bitter wood edges, turning the composition creamier over time. Natural musk and castoreum slowly emerge in the lower register, anchoring the sweet woody heart with a warm animalic hum that grips clothes for hours.
On skin, the fragrance moves between dry scorched timber and rich dessert spice. The amburana wood dominates the entire lifecycle, shifting from a crisp torched top note into a creamy, vanillic dry-down. Warm skin brings out the animalic depth of the castoreum, while cold air highlights the crisp oak and resinous ambergris trail. Unlike mass-market gourmands, the sweetness here stays grounded by heavy agarwood resins, keeping the blend from smelling like simple bakery syrup.
Performance is robust, delivering nine to twelve hours of continuous wear from two sprays. Projection extends about arm's length for the first three hours before pulling back into an intimate personal aura. High heat ruins this composition by making the sweet vanilla and heavy musks cloying, so save it strictly for autumn nights, winter firesides, and crisp evening walks. The dense sillage leaves a memorable trail on scarves and heavy wool coats.
This scent caters squarely to artisanal perfume collectors and lovers of dark indie woodwork like Slumberhouse or Pineward. Casual buyers expecting a mass-pleasing designer vanilla will likely feel overwhelmed by the heavy castoreum and dense agarwood base. The pricing matches hand-extracted small-batch standards, which inevitably sparks debate among fragrance enthusiasts. However, for those who value thick resinous textures and authentic raw materials, the formula offers undeniable craft.
By-And-By stands out as a bold, uncompromising outdoor creation from Folkwinds. It balances toasted amburana sweetness against smoky Malaysian oud with impressive technical balance. While the premium price tag demands careful consideration, sampling a decant first is essential before committing to a full bottle. Wear it on chilly November nights when you want your perfume to feel like a cozy wool blanket by an open fire.
FAQs
What does Folkwinds By-And-By smell like?+
By-And-By smells like toasted amburana wood, dark Malaysian oud, and spiced vanilla burning over an outdoor campfire. Creamy plumeria floral touches lighten the opening, while ambergris, oak, and castoreum give the base a dense, syrupy wood texture perfect for cold evenings.
How does By-And-By evolve from opening spray to dry-down?+
The initial spray opens with a sharp burst of scorched amburana wood and toasted coconut notes. Within an hour, dark Malaysian oud and oak emerge, smoothing the rough edges. The dry-down settles into a warm, syrupy skin scent of vanilla resin, ambergris, and soft animalic castoreum.
How long does Folkwinds By-And-By last on skin and clothes?+
On skin, By-And-By delivers 9 to 12 hours of noticeable wear from two sprays. On heavy fabrics like wool coats and hoodies, the amburana wood, oak, and castoreum base lingers for over two days without losing its rich resinous character.
Does Folkwinds By-And-By have strong projection and sillage?+
Projection reaches arm's length for the first three hours of wear, creating a distinct trail of smoked wood and vanilla in crisp air. It then pulls back to a moderate two-foot aura that stays noticeable to those sitting nearby without overwhelming an entire room.
Which season is best for wearing By-And-By?+
Autumn and winter are the ideal seasons for By-And-By. Cold weather cuts through the dense amburana wood, Malaysian oud, and sweet vanilla resins. High summer humidity makes the heavy castoreum and dark sugar facets feel cloying and suffocating on skin.
What occasions suit Folkwinds By-And-By?+
Wear By-And-By for evening campfires, fall outdoor festivals, cabin trips, and casual winter nights out. Its rustic amburana wood and smoky agarwood character feels too heavy and unrefined for corporate offices or formal black-tie events.
Is Folkwinds By-And-By masculine or feminine?+
Folkwinds markets By-And-By as a unisex fragrance, though it leans slightly masculine due to the dark Malaysian oud, oak, and castoreum. However, anyone who loves heavy resinous woods and toasted gourmand vanilla will comfortably wear this scent regardless of gender.
Who is the target audience for Folkwinds By-And-By?+
This fragrance targets niche perfume collectors, fans of small-batch artisanal extractions, and lovers of dark woody scents. If you appreciate house styles like Slumberhouse or Pineward, the rich amburana wood formula by Jono Bornstein will appeal directly to your taste.
Can you layer Folkwinds By-And-By with other fragrances?+
Layering is not recommended because By-And-By already possesses a dense, complex formula built on amburana wood, Malaysian oud, and castoreum. Adding another perfume risks muddying the toasted spice profile, though a simple unsweetened vanilla oil can occasionally soften the smoky opening.
Are there good dupes or similar perfumes to By-And-By?+
There are no direct mass-market dupes for By-And-By due to its bespoke amburana wood extraction. Fragrance enthusiasts compare its syrupy wood style to Slumberhouse Baque or Pineward Steading, while Nasomatto Pardon offers a somewhat similar dark wood feel in a commercial release.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREWhile no direct twin exists, fans of Slumberhouse Baque or Pineward Steading will recognize the dark, syrupy wood aesthetic. If you want a more accessible commercial alternative, Nasomatto Pardon covers similar dark wood territory with a sweeter chocolate edge.
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