153 community ratings

In the Woods

2014UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10

Community score
153 ratings

eSENSielle In the Woods is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent with a faintly smoky, forest-floor feel, suited to spring and autumn days.

Compare

Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 118 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

73% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Canadian hemlock

Galbanum Juniper Cistus Pink pepper

Heart notesfirst few hours

Black pepper Elemi resin Mint Geranium Siberian stone pine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Labdanum Balsam fir Cashmere wood Amber Cedarwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does In the Woods smell like?

It opens with Canadian hemlock, galbanum and juniper, while pink pepper and cistus add spice and resin over the cool green. In the heart, black pepper, mint and Siberian stone pine build an earthy greenery, softened by elemi resin and geranium. The base settles into labdanum, balsam fir, cedarwood and amber, leaving a woody, resinous trail.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. Miller Harris Vetiver Insolent and Chanel Sycomore (2016) have a close profile.