The Perfume Library

62 perfumes

Borealis

Pineward · 2023

Aquatic · Green · Sweet

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. 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.

Sturbridge

7.3

Pineward · 2023

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Pineward Sturbridge is a green, resinous unisex scent that adds sweet fruit and spice to a woody, faintly smoky core. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without projecting far. The number of votes is small, so take this as a hint rather than a firm measure. Fir balsam, pine resin and pine tree cone build a green, forest-like base. Roasted apple and amber bring sweetness, while spices, frankincense and myrrh add a warm, resinous depth. Cedar and ambergris leave a woody, slightly animalic trace. Zoologist Camel and Profumum Roma Ambra Aurea have a close profile.

Tome

7.9

Pineward · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Pineward Tome is a unisex scent that pairs oakmoss, glue and leather with aged paper, parchment and rice paper, giving it the air of an old library. The scent reads as a single whole: black tea and coffee add a dark warmth, cedar and sandalwood lay a woody floor, and orris root with ambrette softens it into powder. Tobacco and leather bring a spicy, slightly animal edge, and the resinous and earthy accords sit close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes lean masculine, though feminine and modern both draw a fair share. De Gabor Leather Forever and Areej Le Doré Manly have a close profile.

Fanghorn

8.2

Pineward · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Pineward Fanghorn is a green, earthy and smoky unisex scent that recalls a damp forest floor; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without filling the room. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. The notes read as one whole: soil, plants, silver fir, moss and lichen. The green and woody side leads, with a resinous, smoky edge alongside it, while the spicy, sweet and animal facets stay in the background. Pineward Fanghorn II and Slumberhouse Norne have a close profile.

Genever

6.7

Pineward · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Velvetine (2025)

7.5

Pineward · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pineward Velvetine is a unisex scent led by Tonkin musk, dragon's blood and labdanum, sweet, resinous and smoky in character. Fir and cypress absolute give it a dark, woody base. Vanilla and ambergris soften the sweetness, while Mysore sandalwood and mousse de saxe deepen the earthy side. Clove adds a spicy warmth, and the animal accord keeps the scent full-bodied rather than smooth. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as moderate, so it sits dense close to the skin and lasts. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Pineward Velvetine (2021) and Tom Ford Amber Absolute have a close profile.