Top Notes 
Lavender
Bergamot
Lemon
Petitgrain
Orange
Heart Notes 
Rosemary
Rosewood
Basil
Carnation
Geranium
Oregano
Sage
Base Notes 
Oakmoss
Vetiver
Labdanum
Musk
Patchouli
Amber
Sandalwood
10/04/2024
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Most people probably know the Knize brand mainly from Knize Ten Toilet Water, a men's classic from the 1920s. The fragrances that have been released to date can almost be read on one hand.
The real last release, apart from the anniversary edition Knize Ten Golden Edition, is in fact the Knize Forest from 1993. And although this does not deviate from the original in terms of bottle technology, it is quite different in terms of olfactory characteristics.
As the name suggests, the focus here is on the forest, with less emphasis on spruces, pines or conifers, but in my opinion more on mosses or herbs. This means it is very green and herbs such as rosemary, basil and sage come to the fore quite intensively and give the forest a fine natural freshness. There is also a shallow, soapy undertone that seems to hold everything together from front to back.
The base contains oakmoss and earthy patchouli, both of which are subtle. I think vetiver is still most dominant in the base without overdoing it.
What remains in the end is a rather atypical, yet steadfast forest fragrance that reflects the quiet, almost melancholy side of a forest. In the midst of nature between treetops and dead wood, autumn spreads its misty aura here.
This also raises the question of the extent to which Forest can or should be compared with Knize Ten Toilet Water. For me, the latter is more of a men's fragrance for a cultivated appearance (possibly indoors), while Forest as an olfactory nature boy seems to be more suitable for leisure (possibly outdoors).
The real last release, apart from the anniversary edition Knize Ten Golden Edition, is in fact the Knize Forest from 1993. And although this does not deviate from the original in terms of bottle technology, it is quite different in terms of olfactory characteristics.
As the name suggests, the focus here is on the forest, with less emphasis on spruces, pines or conifers, but in my opinion more on mosses or herbs. This means it is very green and herbs such as rosemary, basil and sage come to the fore quite intensively and give the forest a fine natural freshness. There is also a shallow, soapy undertone that seems to hold everything together from front to back.
The base contains oakmoss and earthy patchouli, both of which are subtle. I think vetiver is still most dominant in the base without overdoing it.
What remains in the end is a rather atypical, yet steadfast forest fragrance that reflects the quiet, almost melancholy side of a forest. In the midst of nature between treetops and dead wood, autumn spreads its misty aura here.
This also raises the question of the extent to which Forest can or should be compared with Knize Ten Toilet Water. For me, the latter is more of a men's fragrance for a cultivated appearance (possibly indoors), while Forest as an olfactory nature boy seems to be more suitable for leisure (possibly outdoors).
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