Some perfumes are crafted to capture the scent reminiscent of pencil shavings, often associated with cedarwood and other woody notes. Notable examples include:

• : This fragrance features top notes of fresh paper and sharp pencil shavings, transitioning into creamy eraser and warm cedarwood, with a base of musk and amber. It's designed to evoke the atmosphere of an artist's studio.

DSH Perfumes No. 2 (Pencil Shavings): A scent that literally smells like old-school wooden pencil shavings, incorporating notes like aldehydes, Atlas cedarwood, brown oakmoss, and choya ral.
Anya Hindmarch Smells - Diffuser - Pencil Shavings: Although a diffuser, this product features notes of mandarin, pink pepper, cedarwood, rose, cypress, novelty erasers, and fresh notebooks, capturing the essence of pencil shavings.

Innovative packaging has led to perfumes being offered in pencil-like forms:

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  : These solid fragrance pencils come in scents like "Kyoto in Bloom" (camellia & lotus) and "Midnight in Milan" (saffron & rose), offering a portable and mess-free application

Boots #Mood Fresh Solid Fragrance Pencil: A solid fragrance pencil that applies a crisp and clean scent, categorized by notes of melon, tuberose, sandalwood, vanilla, and musk

Pencil Perfume is a nostalgic, woody fragrance that transports you to the quiet corners of a classroom or an artist’s studio.

It opens with crisp, dry cedarwood—evoking the fresh, slightly sharp scent of a newly sharpened pencil.

Soft accents of sandalwood and vetiver deepen the woodiness, creating a smooth, grounding base.

Hints of paper, graphite, and even subtle resin or waxy undertones may be present, adding to its realistic charm.

This scent is both minimalist and comforting, perfect for lovers of natural, earthy aromas.

Often described as quirky yet elegant, it’s ideal for those who appreciate unique and memory-evoking perfumes.