Demeter Sawdust Perfume by Demeter, Launched in 1999, demeter sawdust is a menâÇÖs and womenâÇÖs woody fragrance that works well for year-round day wear. Wood is the sole fragrance note and is meant to remind wearers of cut wood or lumber yards. This scent may resemble cedar chips and may be worn alone or blended or layered with other scents from demeter, the american fragrance house known for its library of singular note scents, such as jasmine, lavender, or salt air.