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Reykjaskógurinn No.17 (the smokey forest) / Skógurinn 17 (the forest) by Ilmur & Sjór

Reykjaskógurinn No.17 (the smokey forest) / Skógurinn 17 (the forest)
Skógurinn 17 (the forest)
2023

AltoBasso
09/06/2026 - 06:23 PM
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9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage 8Bottle

Between Cool Thyme Mist and a Warm, Deeply Breathing Cedarwood Soul

Right from the start, the fragrance feels resinous and slightly smoky. The cedar veins adorn the backdrop and lend warmth, while the thyme-misty freshness escorts the aromas through the stage setting.

#No. 17 catches me in its web.
With a bitumenous, tar-like nuance that never tips into heaviness or darkness, but transforms from HN onward into ensnaring elegance.

A characterful fragrance with natural layers of depth that unfold.
Longevity for me 8 - 8⁵, sillage reveals itself with restrained allure at 7⁵ - 8.

Conclusion:
Purely natural, atmospheric and wonderfully unobtrusive - for me, a bitumen-elegant composition with an intriguingly fascinating effect, IMO.
Suitable for evenings/occasions, going out; quite possible for the office too, if one wishes ... and can pull it off.
So it always fits, really.
Updated on 09/07/2026
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24 Comments
Flakon11eFlakon11e 6 days ago
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Great review! The bituminous, tarry nuance in understated elegance reads wonderfully 👌🏻
You’re preaching to the choir with me...
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AltoBassoAltoBasso 6 days ago
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Thanks, @Flakon11e;
no need to knock-what a compliment and invitation to a fragrance!
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GandixGandix 11 days ago
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Resinous and rolling. I already love the word alone.
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AltoBassoAltoBasso 9 days ago
A single nuance can already make all the difference.
Many thanks, @Gandix.
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PeppermintPeppermint 13 days ago
1
The fragrance sounds so much like you, and you can immediately feel your enthusiasm, @AltoBasso.
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AltoBassoAltoBasso 13 days ago
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Thanks so much, @Peppermint.
The key here is this composition-everything revolves around its smoke.
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GarneleGarnele 14 days ago
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You’ve really discovered a little gem there 😃
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AltoBassoAltoBasso 14 days ago
No trace of Gewölbe here (... Last S. by Meo F.). Thanks @Garnele.
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NorthLightNorthLight 14 days ago
1
That sounds like more than just interesting. 🤪
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AltoBassoAltoBasso 14 days ago
Thanks @NorthLight for your discerning ear; this fragrance also has several accords-subjectively, very pleasing ones.
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FloydFloyd 15 days ago
1
Tar-flower forest… so fascinating!
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FloydFloyd 15 days ago
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Oh yes, I misread that... it’s even better this way @AltoBasso
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AltoBassoAltoBasso 15 days ago
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More “bituminous,” somehow-instead of floral.
Definitely full of suspense, @Floyd.
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BosworthBosworth 15 days ago
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Resinous and smoky… I’m in.
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AltoBassoAltoBasso 15 days ago
Welcome, @Bosworth, and thank you for agreeing.
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ElAttarineElAttarine 15 days ago
1
Yes, sounds wonderful! I’d gladly get caught in this web too...
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ElAttarineElAttarine 15 days ago
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Sometimes, a sweet defeat like this is just right, dear @AltoBasso!
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AltoBassoAltoBasso 15 days ago
Your words, thank you for this @ElAttarine, sound like commendable self-determination; I can’t quite get it myself-caught up with flags flying...
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AltoBassoAltoBasso 15 days ago
The bottle, clear and minimalist, is appealing.
As the sample unfolded, there was no going back to the testing spot on the last day. The idea of the airport takeaway remained just that-an idea.
Well then, straight to the point: “sentAway.”
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ElAttarineElAttarine 15 days ago
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... and the bottle looks really nice too! Another personal import?
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FlughörnchenFlughörnchen 15 days ago
2
Sounds beautiful. Resinous and smoky-that’s right up my alley… and I’d also love to be escorted by such a thyme-misty freshness. Intriguing…
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AltoBassoAltoBasso 15 days ago
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Thanks to @Flughörnchen for your lovely feedback.
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PollitaPollita 16 days ago
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I like floral and elegant scents. Sounds lovely.
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AltoBassoAltoBasso 15 days ago
Thank you, @Pollita.
I wouldn’t call this floral first and foremost; elegant, in its own way, definitely.
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