Palisander rosewood is the romantic French name for Brazilian rosewood, the legendary timber that defined luxury perfumery in the early 20th century. It smells rich, rosy-woody and warmly sweet with a distinctive floral-wood character unlike any other timber. True Brazilian rosewood is now protected under CITES regulations, making it a ghost ingredient, present in vintage masterpieces but rarely in modern scents. In perfumery, its name evokes an era of opulence, ocean liners, grand hotels and unapologetic luxury. Modern palisander accords attempt to capture its rosy warmth with sustainable materials. In India, its vintage charm appeals to collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate perfumery heritage. In winter, palisander-type warmth is wonderfully nostalgic. A beautiful echo of a lost golden age.