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A Cold, Rainy Hutewald - Or: How Authentic Can a Scent Be?
Pineward is a brand that primarily focuses on forest scents and has set itself the goal of creating the "ultimate line of pine and tamarind fragrances." Many natural ingredients are used, including non-vegan ones, but not exclusively.
As a result, the fragrances are not IFRA compliant.
A fragrance oil concentration of around 30% is used, with Bindebole having 33%
Hutewälder no longer exist today. In the past, they were forests where domesticated animals were driven to graze. This kept the forest quite open.
I must say that I really enjoy being in forests, often hiking for several days and spending the nights there, in both sun and rain. Accordingly, this brand particularly intrigued me, and I recognize many scents, so much for that.
Bindebole starts with the characteristically grand, naturally resinous pine needle aroma typical of Pineward. This runs throughout the entire perfume, where it feels lighter and more subtle than in other offerings from the brand. Especially in the top note, I catch just a brief hint of fresh, green, juicy fir buds, which unfortunately does not last long enough and would otherwise be my highlight in this scent. It is overshadowed by an initially vegetable impression, which I then perceive as the scent of damp, leaf-covered ground, where young, wild plants sprout.
At the same time, there is a note that makes me think of wet, mossy conifer bark. In the drydown, the scent remains quite monothematic; the needle scent from the beginning becomes more pronounced again, but in a cold, fresh form.
A salty impression is present, as with all the Pinewards I have tested, which often leads to a Maggi-like perception. I do not feel that way; moreover, this one is quite subtly expressed.
According to Pineward, the impression of tall tree canopies, new growth, tender green, and forests awakening from frost is to be conveyed here.
It is true that this forest scent feels more open, not as constricting and dense as other Pinewards. I do often smell something damp in the fragrances, but that is usually due to the moss; here, the scent feels significantly wetter and also cold. I find the concept well executed; we also have a mixed forest scent, with coniferous trees clearly dominating, but deciduous notes are also noticeably present.
This scent, like most from Pineward, leaves me in a dilemma. They smell so authentic that they no longer smell like perfume to me, but much more like forest work. This was certainly the goal of the perfumer, and he should be congratulated for it. I think the scent is beautifully crafted and wonderful, but I first need to come to terms with whether I want to smell like this.
(Does a painting lose its appeal if everyone thinks it’s a photo?)
Thank you for reading my comment.
As a result, the fragrances are not IFRA compliant.
A fragrance oil concentration of around 30% is used, with Bindebole having 33%
Hutewälder no longer exist today. In the past, they were forests where domesticated animals were driven to graze. This kept the forest quite open.
I must say that I really enjoy being in forests, often hiking for several days and spending the nights there, in both sun and rain. Accordingly, this brand particularly intrigued me, and I recognize many scents, so much for that.
Bindebole starts with the characteristically grand, naturally resinous pine needle aroma typical of Pineward. This runs throughout the entire perfume, where it feels lighter and more subtle than in other offerings from the brand. Especially in the top note, I catch just a brief hint of fresh, green, juicy fir buds, which unfortunately does not last long enough and would otherwise be my highlight in this scent. It is overshadowed by an initially vegetable impression, which I then perceive as the scent of damp, leaf-covered ground, where young, wild plants sprout.
At the same time, there is a note that makes me think of wet, mossy conifer bark. In the drydown, the scent remains quite monothematic; the needle scent from the beginning becomes more pronounced again, but in a cold, fresh form.
A salty impression is present, as with all the Pinewards I have tested, which often leads to a Maggi-like perception. I do not feel that way; moreover, this one is quite subtly expressed.
According to Pineward, the impression of tall tree canopies, new growth, tender green, and forests awakening from frost is to be conveyed here.
It is true that this forest scent feels more open, not as constricting and dense as other Pinewards. I do often smell something damp in the fragrances, but that is usually due to the moss; here, the scent feels significantly wetter and also cold. I find the concept well executed; we also have a mixed forest scent, with coniferous trees clearly dominating, but deciduous notes are also noticeably present.
This scent, like most from Pineward, leaves me in a dilemma. They smell so authentic that they no longer smell like perfume to me, but much more like forest work. This was certainly the goal of the perfumer, and he should be congratulated for it. I think the scent is beautifully crafted and wonderful, but I first need to come to terms with whether I want to smell like this.
(Does a painting lose its appeal if everyone thinks it’s a photo?)
Thank you for reading my comment.
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19 Comments
Many Pinewards smell similar, but I might be too much of a novice, which is why only two have made it into my collection. "Only."
For me, a painting definitely doesn't lose its charm and fascination even if one might think it looks like a photo. There are many examples of this in painting.
With this fragrance, I feel similarly, and I can understand your thoughts about whether you'd want to smell like this.
For me, it's a feel-good scent that evokes a forest, joy of life, and nature. I wouldn't wear it often in everyday life, just for special occasions and as a sleep scent.
Except for the fragrances from Ms. Neuffer, which almost always resonate with me.
I also love being out in the woods.
And your comment is great!
And yes: there are indeed artists who play with the approach of staged/constructed art and hyper-realistic photographic representation; so it works :-)).