Borealis
Perfumer: Nicholas Nilsson
Votes lean masculine
33 ratings
From your scent profile
Pineward Borealis is a cold, forest-like unisex scent, built around pine needle, fir balsam and snow over a resinous, smoky woodiness. It has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.
How does it perform?
From 18 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
Only 21% of votes are positive.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Aquatic
- Green
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Animal
- Resinous
Aquatic
Green
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Animal
ResinousWhat does Borealis smell like?
An aquatic, green freshness leads: spindrift, snow, peppermint and camphor bring the chill. Beneath them, frankincense, patchouli, sandalwood and ash lay down a resinous, earthy, smoky base, while deer musk and tree moss add an animal warmth.
Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, and suits anyone drawn to a winter-woods mood. Pineward Caravansary and Byredo M/Mink have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Autumn
- 30%Winter
- 26%Spring
- 11%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual43%
- Evening26%
- Daytime13%
- Nighttime9%
- Sport4%
- Office4%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026