Idyllwild

This is a lovely, light, fizzy summer fragrance. I don't think this would wear well in winter as it sits close to the skin. It reminds me of some of Guerlain's Allegorias but it doesn't have a floral note--so think a citrus top in those without the base. Cypress, fir and Sequoia are definitely the strongest notes to my nose, but the rhubarb presents a tart-sweetness (hence that citrus quality). It also unfortunately reminds me of D&G Light Blue. So, if you love that scent--either keep going or try this one out for a change. While I love the idea, and the scent itself is reminiscent of walking on the California coast (and I think more northern than southern California), I do not like the lack of silage or the longevity. Both are low and poor, which I find almost inexcusable in anything other than a cologne, and this is very "cologne-like." However there is something "different" about it--so it's not a "mere dupe" for D&C Light Blue, but it's in that genre. Longevity and silage can be made up for with HEAVY application. And then it's really nice, really a sort of "different cedar-citrus" type of offering with the subtle nuances of the above notes. Having grown rhubarb, I can't say it smells like this when crushed fresh, so I'm going with a mix of olfactory/taste impressions mixed with a bit of green. For those afraid of ISO E--I don't think this has it. It presents very naturally, which is perhaps why it has poor performance. I'm not rushing out to get more, but next summer, I think this will be a "go-to." As an aside, we perfumistas often notice beautiful bottles. I have to say of all the perfume releases this year--the name makes my heart flutter: Idyllwild. I think I'm going to name my next cat that.

Holy smokes! Motherf***! For years I have been trying to conjure the smell of the air in the high peaks region of the Adirondack mountains, a blend of firs with predominant hemlock and a kind of inexplicable sweetness that borders on citrus, and I've come close on my own blending fragrance oils, but the opening salvo of Idyllwild has got it dead to rights. Unbelievable- you have no idea how happy I am right now :D Following that, the picture is rounded out with the smell of the understory, an old growth forest with its rotting mounds of deadwood turning back into soil, the kind of forest stink that makes you want to smell it compulsively, dotted with the occasional greenery of ferns. There's also something in here that triggers a sense memory I can't quite recall- it's resinous pine tar, but I have a feeling it's more specific than that. Anyhow, the more dank and resiny aspects fade into the background after a couple hours and leave behind the greenery of the ferns, and surprisingly a return of something citrusy, though I'm fairly certain it's the sharp edge of the cardamom. Gorgeous fragrance, and like someone said, more of an experience. I would still wear it out though. Feels like it rides very close, but my daughters confirmed it was in fact 'very strong' from 3 feet. They tend to be very sensitive though. Seemed to last 4-5 hours on me.

I was in the market for a Christmas Tree scent, and this did not disappoint. Like walking in the deep woods in Montana after a soft rain. Lots of pine and fir. I'm such a sucker for cardamom, and this shines through beautifully on the dry-down. At the start, I get a blast of grapefruit rind mixed with forest trees. The citrus fades pretty quickly into that strong, clean Pine-Sol (but in a good way for me ;-) scent, and then dries down to a woody, spicy musk. A beautifully blended fragrance that has a nice, but not overpowering sillage, and good staying power at 6+ hours. It was one of three samples I took home after smelling dozens at Ministry of Scent in SF, and may be a big bottle purchase depending on the next few wears.

Niche designer Ineke has outdone herself with this coniferous, woody-green masterpiece. Quite simply, it's superb. Evocative of a shaded, romantic walk in a west coast forest during the warmer months amidst one's wood cabin getaway. Begins with a potent, almost sour burst of pure greenery that leads to a soft, elegant, irresistible woody drydown that lingers beautifully (if closely) on the skin. Delicately crafted and blended with loving care, and less of a "scent" and more of an "experience." While Ineke's Field Notes from Paris has long since been the jewel in her crown, Idyllwild is certainly a close second. ★★★★ out of ★★★★

This is a new perfume making a launch by the end of September 2017...I was sent a sample in the mail as I have ordered from Ineke before...and I love this, have already pre-purchased a full bottle...most pine/forest perfumes tend to be loud and dare I say a little harsh, but this isn't...the pine comes on strong for the first second then tranforms down to a lovely tea/light herb calm...very different from just about anything I've smelled before...worth trying - as others have mentioned the new sample set from Ineke includes this...I also love Field Notes From Paris from Ineke and that is included too...

In the opening I get tea and lavender. It’s a nice combo, I don’t think either stand out more then the other. Then comes with woods, and boy do they come on strong. It turns very pine, conifer, and woody and that’s where it stays for me. I get the slightest hit of musk, very very slight. It’s all pine for me. I think this is one that would grow on me, although it’s not for everyone’s every occasion. I would buy a bottle. It’s good enough for that. As always with Ineke it’s well made.

Update a year in: This has become one of my favorites. So unique and high quality. Amazing fresh piney and citrusy scent! I have a lot of piney and/ or citrusy scents and it is one of the best. So smooth and potent! Not in a brash and harsh way like pine scents are sometimes. Extremely smooth and vibrant. It projects a lot and stays fresh for at least 5 to 6 hours.

The scent is perfection. The performance is not. It becomes a skin scent almost instantly. If Ineke can find a way to make this fragrance project and increase its sillage, I would buy 40 backup bottles. I did buy a fb even after trying a sample though.

I’ve never had a perfume that changes so much on my skin. From the bottle it’s quite sharp with notes of mint, citrus, lavender and evergreen. But on drydown, on me, it’s sweet and mellow, quite feminine and fresh. It’s a perfect daytime summer scent!

Reminds me a lot of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction's Rhubarb tea liquor. Does not smell cheap. Invigorating, transparent, and natural. Very short lived, but so good that it's probably worth carrying around a travel spray.

This is beautiful and sexy on my husband. I’ve always loved him in vintage style green spice scents, Polo Green is one of my very favorites. This is a modern take on Polo Green without smelling young & desperate. silver fox vibe 🔥

A strong, realistic rhubarb leads off, then soon tempered with fir and cyprus, then sage--but thankfully only a touch. A powerhouse of a scent, masculine leaning, clean and intensely green. I am enthralled.

Photorealistic pine. Damp pine forest and resinous. Love and is so calming and comforting. Wish it was stronger :( agree with another review about how these are a bit weaker.

I agree with others that this perfume does not last and is very close to the skin. Gone within 2 hours. Too bad because it's a nice smell.

64th Opens with a green grass smell(-) which soon turns into a green pine needle, herbal, resinous blend with that whisper of rhubarb and grapefruit tartness and a touch a burnt wood. But it’s all too gentle, like a breeze as you walk through the forest. I wish it was stronger, because it reminds me of a European forest aroma. The Ineke scents I've tried were all very weak smelling, as much as I enjoyed them and do not enjoy very strong scents. Ineke should call her scents EDT/cologne and actually create a true EDP for her line. That would be awesome...hint! I do like what I have smelled so far, an different gentle take; regardless, her scents are interesting to me. 7/10

I got this hoping it was very similar to Maison Margiela Soul of the Forest, which actually came out a year after this. It is pretty similar. Unfortunately, the part of Soul of the Forest that has a feminine quality about it is what this fragrance is all about. But also, this doesn’t have ANY sweetness. So it’s not really a feminine fragrance, though perhaps it leans feminine. It’s like a stripped down version of Soul of the Forest. Not bad, but not great. It’s spicy. If you’re a guy, check out Terrible Teddy.

I agree with gtabasso that this is herbal grapefruit tea, but more grapefruit rind to me than flesh. It's lovely, but not quite what I expected, as it does not place me in a forest or any outdoor excursion. I don't get much evergreen. This won't be a purchase, but I would totally wear it if it magicked into my collection. I'll add that there's a charming spicy undertone that must be from the cardamom (though I can't specifically pick out cardamom here)

Idyllwild reminds me so much of the Adirondacks. As soon as my husband and I both smelled we looked at each other and said Adirondacks! It smells of the trees deep in the woods and the log cabin we stay in years ago. Cozy, very natural. Easy dumb reach for any nature lover that will take you from fall, through winter and early spring. The fresh outdoor eastern mountains and hills in a bottle. Unisex but leans a tad male. I will love this on my man.

I love the rhubarb in this. It is one of my favorite fragrance notes and this is special because even with grapefruit in addition the overall effect on my skin is a sweeter more inviting fruit scent. I would call it outdoorsy but it isn’t bracing or tart. I have a sample set with six ineke products and this is the favorite.

This one unexpectedly became my favorite in the Ineke discovery collection. I can't stop smelling it on me. At first smell, I disregarded it as too grassy, sour, and pine-sol-y, but it quickly turned to a lovely, unisex, fresh pine and cypress with a delicate tart rhubarb on top. Could maybe be a year-round scent for me!