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The mineral- and woody-scented blend recreates the scent of breaking waves and driftwood for a result that’s fresh, earthy, and decidedly gender-neutral.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The men claimed a pair of metal folding chairs set beside the campfire; Adi found a seat on a big knob of driftwood.
—Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Attach them to strings of varying lengths and tie them to a sturdy base, such as a piece of driftwood, a metal ring, or an old lampshade frame.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Against a backdrop of teak wood and bamboo, driftwood bedposts make the mosquito nets look like chic bed drapes, while canary-yellow day beds and blinds add a ray of sunshine to even the dreariest days.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The men claimed a pair of metal folding chairs set beside the campfire; Adi found a seat on a big knob of driftwood.
—Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Attach them to strings of varying lengths and tie them to a sturdy base, such as a piece of driftwood, a metal ring, or an old lampshade frame.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Against a backdrop of teak wood and bamboo, driftwood bedposts make the mosquito nets look like chic bed drapes, while canary-yellow day beds and blinds add a ray of sunshine to even the dreariest days.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Driftwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driftwood. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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driftwood
noun
drift·wood
ˈdrift-ˌwu̇d 
: wood drifted or floated by water
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