Forest Lungs The Nue Co. 2020

The scent has arrived today, after a 10-day shipping time from the UK! The excitement is building, as it was a blind purchase! I am a pronounced fan of woody forest scents, as long as the name truly reflects the fragrance and does not, as has unfortunately happened often, seem to be a complete misinterpretation of the actual scent. Here, the ingredients seem to be on point.

So, here we go. Initially, a disappointment: the packaging of the bottle is neither cellophane-wrapped nor sealed in any way. Although I bought directly from the manufacturer, this is a "no-go" for me, as it always leaves the impression that it has been opened before!

The dark green bottle is, due to transport, ice-cold, but I had to spray it immediately... it would take too long for the scent to reach room temperature.

The first gentle spray reveals a truly grass-green, woody, realistic scent! Swiss pine and dark vetiver are clearly noticeable. Let's see how the perfume develops on the skin…

After a relatively short time, I notice a slight Maggi-like smell directly on the skin, which then improves after a while. In the drydown, it becomes significantly rounder and more pleasant, with even traces of cedar, benzoin, and very faintly some patchouli detectable. Unfortunately, the scent is already quite close to the skin, and the big "Aha" effect is, at least for me, absent.

Conclusion: So far, for me, the most realistic forest scent, but personally, it is a bit too bitter for me with low longevity and therefore will only be used occasionally. Perhaps soon as a room spray for the living room, where the Christmas tree is currently located…