Forest

Forest is an interesting fragrance because in the opening, and only in the opening (first 5 mins approximately) it has echos of BR540! It's that weird, light, arid spun sugar X-factor addictive tone. But as it dries down, that element fades. BR540 and clones/dupes/sibling fragrances are all similar on the drydown to me, but this isn't. It has a general woodsy tone and smells moderately sweet, but not cloying. I find that even B&BW "men's" selection of fragrances all still retain a sweet tone usually, and this is no exception. I can't pinpoint sage or cedar clearly enough to know what they are, but this has an aromatic feel about it. It's clean, and makes for a versatile option for virtually any occasion. My kids like this on my husband, and so do it, but it's nothing overly special and certainly not unique. Since it's not overly woody, I'd forgo "Forest" and rename it 'A Few Trees' 😆

Definitely has the aventus DNA. Heavily resembles Mont Blanc explorer. I have the lotion and use it to layer with my multiple aventus smelling fragrances.