Dark Forest

# Dark Forest Angeline Eau de Parfum https://angeline-perfume.com/products/dark-forest/ ## Top Note Description First impression right after application Spicy, subtle, at first very alcoholic smell. I had to put three spritz to try to really smell it; so it might not hold for long. My first impression is that it's ok... I would also say it's a little bit feminine ### Characteristics **Fresh/Clean Aspects:** - [x] Citrusy (e.g., lemon, orange, bergamot—bright and zesty) - [x] Herbal/Green (e.g., mint, grass, tea—earthy and leafy) **Floral Aspects:** - [x] Floral (e.g., rose, jasmine, lavender—romantic and blooming) **Warm/Spicy Aspects:** - [x] Spicy (e.g., cinnamon, pepper, ginger—warm and aromatic) **Deep/Earthy Aspects:** - [x] Woody (e.g., sandalwood, cedar—rich and grounding) **Other Qualities:** - [x] Powdery (e.g., soft, talc-like finish) ## Middle Note Description Second impression after 30 min With the alcohol out of the picture it smells much better. Now it's fresher I would say, still a very subtle smell, still spicy. It lost the woodyness. I'd say it's an elegant and subtle fragrance, very feminine, not really for me. I can imagine sitting next to a fire in the backyard of a huge house at night, looking into the stars. ### Characteristics **Fresh/Clean Aspects:** - [x] Aquatic/Fresh (e.g., marine, ozone, clean air—crisp and invigorating) - [x] Herbal/Green (e.g., mint, grass, tea—earthy and leafy) **Floral Aspects:** - [x] Floral (e.g., rose, jasmine, lavender—romantic and blooming) **Warm/Spicy Aspects:** - [x] Spicy (e.g., cinnamon, pepper, ginger—warm and aromatic) **Other Qualities:** - [x] Powdery (e.g., soft, talc-like finish) ## Base Note Description Lasting impression after some hours It's been more than a few hours (I fell asleep) and the smell is very faint now, still enjoyable. I has changed and now it's mostly herbal, fresh and powdery. ### Characteristics **Fresh/Clean Aspects:** - [x] Aquatic/Fresh (e.g., marine, ozone, clean air—crisp and invigorating) - [x] Herbal/Green (e.g., mint, grass, tea—earthy and leafy) **Other Qualities:** - [x] Powdery (e.g., soft, talc-like finish) ## Performance Metrics You need to put quite a bit to smell it, and it kinda fades... you need to be close to smell it. It's definitely not overpowering. ## Suitable For - [x] Every day - [x] Work/Office (subtle and professional) - [x] Casual/Daytime (relaxed vibes) - [x] Formal Events (elegant and refined) - [x] Winter (warm and cozy) ## Intensity Level - [x] Soft (intimate, close to skin—subtle and personal) ## Wife opinion Tatiana likes it ## Conclusion I think it's elegant, spicy fading into fresh, subtle and enjoyable to smell. It's not a fragrance that harmonizes with my personality, I think it's more for a creative shy woman. 7/10