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Pine in the Sun Scents of Wood 2008

7.1 / 10 240 Ratings

A perfume by Scents of Wood for men, released in 2008. The scent is sweet-fresh. It is being marketed by L'Oréal.
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Main accords

Sweet

Fresh

Synthetic

Spicy

Fruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Apple

Ginger

Mandarin orange Lime

Lime

Heart Notes

Bourbon geranium

Cardamom

Lavender

Sage

Base Notes

Marron glacé

Bourbon vanilla

Gaiac wood Woods

Woods

Perfumers

Cécile Matton, Mane

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Ratings

Scent

7.1240 Ratings

Longevity

7.0215 Ratings

Sillage

6.7210 Ratings

Bottle

7.6225 Ratings

Value for money

7.0153 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone · last update on 09/15/2025.

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Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/23/2020

5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Leimbacher
2873 Reviews

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Leimbacher

Top Review 20

Disco Schlumpferno

Some perfume lines give me goosebumps just at the sight of the latest flankers, and unfortunately not out of anticipation or excitement, but rather because the "collection" (a quite appropriate term given the ongoing flanker boom) tends to repel me rather than attract me. "Stronger With You" by Armani is one such distraction. At least so far, as one should allow each new offshoot an objective and unbiased examination when one has it on hand for testing. But, it's only human; just as I feel joyful excitement when a new "Dior Homme" is announced (even if it's just a reformulation), I can never completely shake off the skepticism towards another "Boss Bottled" or indeed "Stronger With You." But doesn’t a low expectation and bar set bring enormous possibilities for positive surprises? And what can the new icy version of the cheeky cardamom killer deliver?

"Stronger With You Freeze" is still clearly one of its kind - only this time much sweeter, more apple-like, and cooler. So the theme is not missed. But has the DNA been improved or worsened?! It's a mixed bag. Freeze is a fruity-sweet toy boy from the lab. A move that YSL executed quite similarly with its cubic-round bestseller years ago. Vanilla in the shine of a frozen geyser. Sexy for those under 20, almost uncomfortable for the rest. Or at least for my nose. And mine is still quite gourmand. For trendy, neon-lit bars and New York nightclubs, but rather inexperienced, wannabe, than truly established or stylish. A bit of ginger shoots up my nose, but definitely more of a dessert scent than a sushi fragrance. From fruit compote to vanilla roasted chestnuts. However, no matter the stage: a lactose bomb. Not one to wash off, but also not one to linger. Frozen yogurt vibes. With glitter, sprinkles, and all the trimmings. Before hell freezes over...

Bottle: iced out and handy
Sillage: aggressive Ambroxan, silent death
Longevity: chemically-olfactory Viagra. Stays in the air longer than I’d like. 8-9 hours.

Conclusion: even a shock freezing doesn't save the Stronger With You DNA. A piercing, emotionally cold, neon-colored Ambroxan apple, as if freshly out of a test tube. Annoying and boring at the same time?! WTF?! Off to preschool with you!

06/02/2020

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Salva
77 Reviews

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Salva

Top Review 16

Unjustly (so far) underrated!

Hello dear community,

when I read the overall rating of 6.7 (as of 02.06.20) for this new flanker of Stronger With You, I was honestly surprised, but at the same time not really. Yes, it sounds paradoxical, I know. But I will come back to this later. So keep reading ;)
I owned the regular SWY (EdT) last winter and - to let you know right away - I found it quite good. In my opinion, it is still a nice, sweet-spicy, crowd-pleasing cold-weather fragrance, with which I always felt comfortable on colder days, and it was also very well received in my surroundings... The slightly spicy opening combined with the chestnut and vanilla in the base is, in my view, perfectly compatible and smells very good in winter.
[...]

When I heard about the new Freeze flanker a few months ago and got to see the bottle for the first time, I immediately knew it would be a blind buy for me. Because I was convinced that I would like it, as I already found the original version good... “FREEZE, appealing and interesting bottle. This will be a somewhat toned-down and more versatile flanker than the regular EdT,” I told myself. Without testing it, I ordered the large 100ml bottle.
[...]

Right after the package arrived, I sprayed myself, as always, on the neck and throat area with 5-6 sprays (normally I always start with my wrists, but with this one, I considered that routine unnecessary) and then smelled the spray head. “Yes, the DNA of the regular one is clearly recognizable, but it smells significantly fresher and clearer, not quite as sweet,” was my thought.

The SWY Freeze opens fresh-citrusy with a distinctly noticeable, aromatic-spicy ginger in the background. I really like the delicious combination of apple and lime, which clearly distinguishes it from its predecessor.
As it develops further, I perceive a minimal whiskey note, which must be due to the bourbon note. The lavender also gives the fragrance a so-called “fougère vibe” and thus differentiates it from the original version. In addition to the chestnut-vanilla combination already present in the regular EdT, the Freeze adds slightly woody nuances with the guaiac wood. This note also provides an earthy aspect, which I find even better compared to the predecessor, as there the pure sweetness predominates.
[...]

I have had the fragrance in my collection for 1-2 months now (a backup is already on the way) and have worn it especially often at work. Not only do I like it (despite the slight synthetic note!), but all my colleagues find it delicious. One colleague, for example, even reordered it right away for her husband :) .
In my opinion, it is great to wear at this time of year, both during the day and in the evening. And it can also be easily worn on cooler summer days as well as in autumn. However, for winter, I would personally prefer other fragrances.
On my skin, it lasts a good 5 hours, which is sufficient for me. The sillage is strong in the first two hours, after which you can “only” smell it on the skin. But for the affordable price you currently pay for the 100ml at well-known online shops, this is completely reasonable in my opinion.

Conclusion:
As mentioned at the beginning, I was surprised by the current rating, but not really. Because when I saw the rating for the regular SWY, I already feared that. I personally attribute its poor score to the fact that it may remind many of One Million, and they might “hate” it just for that reason.
Honestly, I have the feeling that some fragrances are simply rated worse out of principle here. Certainly, there are many niche lovers in this community, and perhaps these people naturally have less to do with such fragrances. However, I personally find both the Freeze and its predecessor unjustly poorly rated and portrayed. I have simply experienced that they are both crowd-pleasing and have been liked everywhere. And I think that is simply the strategy at Armani. Because this Freeze is a good gourmand fragrance for warmer days (and there aren't many gourmands for this season anyway).

Well, maybe some will give it a fair chance, because it is definitely not bad!
[...]

Thanks as always to all readers!

Best regards

05/15/2021

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Nasenbär18
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Nasenbär18

Top Review 7

No brainer

I already thought that SWY Freeze wouldn't be winning any awards here, as SWY didn't go over particularly well either.
However, I must say that I actually quite like this one. The cool brother is a bit fresher and spicier. You can also smell a frozen apple.
The SWY DNA is present here as well, but the sweetness has been dialed down a bit.
Still, Freeze is very sweet due to the vanilla and glazed chestnut, with a slightly sharp ginger note breaking through the sweetness and giving it that certain something.
While the original was very piercing and sweet for me, Freeze comes across as more balanced and very tasty.
So if you like the scent, don't let the old men here discourage you.
Stronger with You Freeze seems to aim more at the female audience.
Don't think too long, just get it.

06/23/2020

8.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Aldolu18
2 Reviews

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Aldolu18

3

The Icing on the Cake

I have to say, I really like the SWY line. The Freeze has a slightly fresh opening, and after 15 minutes, it gets closer to its brothers. But it’s not quite as sweet as the others. It’s supposed to be the lighter version. I wouldn’t wear it at 30 degrees, but on mild summer evenings, it’s fantastic. So, anyone who enjoys a fresh sweet top note and then a lighter version of SWY will love it. The longevity is, of course, not longer than the others. For me, about 5-6 hours. But I don’t mind, because I enjoy the time with it. Sorry, I have to stop now and sniff a bit of the Freeze. ;-)

04/30/2024

9.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Enrico21
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Enrico21

7

A Unicorn, unfortunately…

But one thing at a time; first I must say that SWY Freeze (to the apparent incomprehension of most perfume lovers here) is my absolute favorite scent.
The undisputed number one.
The one among many.
The unmatched.
Or also: The unicorn of my collection.
The fruity-cool opening is like an olfactory counterpart to the first real warming rays of sunshine that break through the still single-digit temperatures in the spring months and evoke anticipation for the familiar, highly appreciated, and comforting.
The ginger note, which joins shortly after, dampens the euphoria and the emerging summer feelings a bit; after all, there was still frost at night, and the morning sun is just strong enough to fight against the dew on the meadows.
After this brief moment of closing my eyes and pausing, one continues with the day, accompanied by a pleasantly warm lightness and the feeling that is so often described as déjà vu.
I know this from somewhere?!
After a brief frown at the similarity of Freeze to its brothers, a smile followed: Yes, I know that. And that's a good thing. Just as it is good that summer will take a little longer to arrive; it will come soon enough.
The excursion into warmer, brighter, and fresher seasons, which Stronger With You Freeze invites in the opening, gradually turns into scattered little sunbeams that occasionally find their way through the cold blue spring clouds.
However, it quickly becomes clear that in terms of scent notes, we are still in the "glazed chestnut" and "bourbon vanilla" season.
For me, it is the only fragrance that has ever managed to remain so true to itself while simultaneously evoking such contrasting associations and feelings as the other flankers do.
I don't know any other scent that has managed to carry my thoughts so far away from the here and now, only to slowly bring me back to exactly that point.
A unicorn, so to speak.
A scent that will become increasingly harder to obtain until it eventually appears only as one of many stories in my fairy tale collection of perfumes.
A unicorn indeed, unfortunately…

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Statements

59 short views on the fragrance

BertolucciK

4 years ago

6.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

4

Fragrance for little kids that want to smell like sweet, synthetic bubblegums with some ginger in the opening. It's a no for me.

Scentplug

3 years ago

2

Love the smell but this thing just doesn't last on my skin, maybe an hr max.

Topfpflanze3

4 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

2

Sweet candied ginger + bubble gum DNA alla Invictus. Very pleasing and suited for mild temperature

EdP4homme

5 years ago

6Scent 5Longevity 3Sillage

2

not bad, sweet synthetic vibe, dry down is a nice vanilla...but it is EdT don't expect nothing more...

Jazzy76

5 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

2

Not so far from the classic one, it's only a little sweeter and fruitier.Perfect on Her's skin too. Average sillage and refined bottle

Carlosfarra

3 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

1

A cool version of the delicious OG. For hotter days, and you still want to smell amazing and sweet

Jacko

4 years ago

4Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

8

5

But that really wasn't necessary. So much effort for nothing ;)

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Flo92

5 years ago

7.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

7

Not for niche fragrance lovers! But for me, it's one of the better shower gel scents with a certain pantydropper potential *Jeremyvoice* :D

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DaveGahan101

6 years ago

6.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

7

1

First totally delicious fruity-citrusy-fresh with a mini shower gel, then unfortunately the sticky Stronger sweetness, similar concept to YSL La Nuit Frozen.

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