Soul Of The Forest

The scent profile of Soul of the Forest can probably be best described by comparing it to Autumn Vibes. Where Autumn Vibes can be described as a deciduous forest in early autumn morning with dewey wet orange leaves on the ground, Soul of the forest is more of a coniferous forest. The oakmoss and paminto in the top notes, combined with fir and tree sap in the mid give it a very pleasant piney smell, and throw in the incense and the group of notes gives a slightly camphor-like accord. There is a slight cumin accord, no doubt formed by that group of notes. But its yet another example of that cumin accord used well. It will pair well with Autumn Vibes in my collection. The drydown gives off slight vibes of Houbigant Bois Mystique, probably due to the cedar and incense notes common to the two. Update: I just sprayed Penhaligon Terrible Teddy on card and its giving me Vibes of Soul of the Forest on steroids. Update2: Now that I have become acquainted with Serge Lutens Fille en Aiguilles, I can say it's not very similar to Soul of the Forest. The coniferous and incense accords in Soul of the Forest are deeper, richer, more prominent. The fruity accord is more prominent than the dried fruits of Fille en Aiguilles. All of these accords are relegated to the background of Fille en Aiguilles, and it seems the vetiver is pronounced. Fille en Aiguilles is more non-coniferous woody. A dry, dusty woodiness.

TL;DR: I am tree, and tree is me. Life is good. Blind buy full bottle worthy. @archiephillips already got one shoutout, but I'll give him another and repeat the parts of his review that I agree with: "The opening is incredible, and the best part of the fragrance. Green and sappy fir with rugged cedar, alongside a tinge of dark blackcurrant. As far as I am concerned, Soul of the Forest captures the smell of nature pretty well. It's not quite photo-realistic, but this smells far more natural than synthetic...The replica series of fragrances can be very hit and miss, but this is a hit for me. It's definitely my favourite forest scent I have come across thus far." I am truly grateful that I cannot detect any pimento--I already got an olfactory assault of freshly sliced green bell pepper and jalapeno with MMM's "Wicked Love", and I am not keen on repeating that experience anytime soon. Unlike @theymightbejenny, I actually found mine for less than current Replica retail (despite it being discontinued) in the good ole' often murky waters of Ebay, and I have no reason to suspect that it's fake. I could not find any decants or travel sprays, so I went ahead and blind bought a full bottle, and I am glad that the risk paid off. I agree that longevity isn't great, but it's such a beautiful scent, and for a reasonable enough price that I can forgive the 4-5 hour longevity.

I've been on the hunt for a forest scent that is truly unisex, and this is the one! I agree with everything archiephillips said. All the other forest-y/pine scents I've tried generally fall into one of two categories: 1. smoky and/or overly masculine (Serge Lutens Filles en Aiguilles [smoky masc], IA Cape Heartache [smoky masc], Ineke Idyllwild [barbershop masc]) or 2. cloyingly fruity to the point that it overtakes the pine (Vagabond Prince Enchanted Forest, Olympic Orchids Blackbird). This scent opens with a burst of freshness - there's pine needles here, as well as mossy rocks, and tree sap. Nothing synthetic to my nose - this is a beautifully authentic, crisp air, walk-in-the-woods experience. For my fellow dirt lovers, there's no loam in here, but it's still very forest-floor. The drydown is like an actual pine wood plank - drier than the opening, but still woodsy and natural. Even though it's listed above as a note, I don't get any incense or smoke in this, which I think is what keeps it from leaning too masculine. Performance isn't outstanding, but I prefer softer, skin scents so that's a plus for me. Because the drydown is a bit linear and soft, this layers well (with Demeter Dirt, for example). It's expensive and discontinued, but I have yet to sniff anything that comes remotely close, so it was worth the hunt. Hopefully they re-release it.

First 15 minutes are absolutely exceptional, but its magic is fleeting and it turns into a more polite and agreeable resinous skin scent fairly quick. I don't really understand why all of Replica's eau de parfums are priced more than the clear bottle line when they have the same longevity and sillage as the eau de toilettes. They just have more abstract names and come in a black glass bottle instead of a clear one, but otherwise they might as well be one and the same. The beginning of this smells like a true high-end niche. There's rich, damp moss, resinous and slightly sweet tree sap, I can almost smell wet earth. But there's also a very head shop feel thanks to incense and patchouli. It's somewhere in between your dad's aftershave and a hippie patchouli deodorant, but in the most elegant possible way. Smells very expensive and truly unisex. Then, at an incredibly quick pace, it mellows into a woody balsamic "your skin but better" scent, with faint whispers of burnt incense. And that dry down is also truly beautiful, but less strikingly one-of-a-kind and also far below expectations for this kind of price. Would likely be full bottle worthy if it was priced like the eau de toilettes, but it's a really hard ask at the inflated price for the black bottle line and an even harder ask at what prices it's going on eBay these days. Jeez.

I wanted to buy this for my son because he is a nature lover and loves to take walks in the woods, especially since he came back from a beautiful summer trip in Scandinavia where he spent a lot of time in various forests. I read about this beauty on here after it had been discontinued, as it often happens, but I managed to track down a bottle at a somewhat reasonable price. The bottle was new but the box was not sealed, so I don't know how much the fragrance has been affected from the original intent. This is what I got: The opening is very, very minty! It's so minty that it is a bit harsh, however that only lasts for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then it settles down into the soft fir and cedar. The woods is what projects the most. It's truly is such a comforting scent at this state. It's clean, woodsy, and a little powdery, especially as the journey comes to the drydown stage. I consider this to be a masculine fragrance but it could definitely work for a woman who prefers clean scents. Longevity isn't stellar but that's typical of Replica EDTs. My son's final veredict? He said, "It smells like Finland!" as he sniffed his arm over and over in sheer delight. So I would say it is a definite success.

Gorgeoussssss! The only note I know and could pick out is the balsam fir. The heart of this forest. I do pick up the sweet and spicy pimento top note but it’s so subtle so it adds the perfect “peppery” touch. I really like the sweetness from the maple syrup as it’s more of a dry maple scent, not sickly sweet at all. The black currant is refreshing and again, not too juicy and wet, but more dry and enticing. The dry down starts to remind me of smarties candies. Not powdery or chalky but that subtle sweet tartness that’s nostalgic and mouthwatering. The cedar is a strong base character throughout the life of the event which is always a favorite note. Very unisex, and I would say a safe blind buy for a woodsy, feminine-scent loving person. Would be nice to smell on a man but feel like it leans slightly more feminine.

This is one of my all time favorite, if not my favorite perfume I have smelled. It gives me extremely nostalgic vibes of being in Lake Placid and the Adirondacks. This smells like the blanket or fuzzy coat section of an LL Bean. The sap and woods mixed with the pimento gives it that sweet spicy and slightly smoky bite you get from wet leaves or like a fireplace in a log cabin with a fuzzy blanket; not smoky enough for a campfire but it's got a very nice edge to it. This perfectly encapsulates happy fall memories like jumping into a leaf pile, or walking in a small town during that transitional phase between Halloween and Christmas. I personally don't have performance issues like other people claim, I think people just need to stop spraying in areas where your nose is constantly stimulated!!

Excellent fragrance It is indeed pine (or I guess balsam) heavy, quite natural smelling. I thought I was detecting some whisper of citrus in there somewhere but now looking at the notes that must be the black current. Very nice. Dries down into a slightly sweet slightly smokey green leathery peppery woody concoction One reviewer said it’s an exact copy of memoir man.. I disagree. It’s vaguely similar after it dries down, could say it’s in the same category of scent, but that’s really it. Memoir is photorealistic mint and wormwood, this is pretty natural but not quite photorealistic balsam. Please don’t get this thinking it’s exactly like memoir, you will be disappointed. Amouage is in a different league. But this is nice. A love even. Artistic but wearable. Well done.

In the hopes that Maison Martin Margiela will bring this back, I’m gonna write a review. The reason I haven’t yet is because I find it hard to describe. First off, this is my favorite fragrance. This is my signature fragrance. The notes are blended so well that what you get is an accord, not notes. I really can’t tell you exactly what it smells like. And that’s why I wasn’t gonna write a review. But please!, bring this back. Ineke Idyllwild is similar to an extent. It’s missing something that this has, resulting in a more feminine fragrance, perhaps the oak moss and/or labdanum. Also, it’s missing the maple sap, and therefore lacks sweetness. If you’re a guy, check out Terrible Teddy. Soul of the Forest is really truly unisex.

They took the air from the forests of the Pacific Northwest, turned it into a magic potion, and bottled it. That's the only explanation I can think of, because this smells like a cool, damp forest. It's gorgeous. It doesn't even smell like perfume to me. This is the truest replica scent that Replica has ever produced, in my opinion. I've only ever tested this in a store, so I don't know about the sillage or longevity. I'm dying for a bottle of this; I want to smell like I've just come in from a long walk through woods, smelling of ferns and moss and trees and the damp ground, with the mist still clinging to my hair.

all notes are fresh, no hint of dustiness or oud— it’s a cold breeze, fragrant trees in summer rain. the pepper is a wonderful complement to the turpenes, the drunken sap, the grounding cedar, the smooth fresh moss. i’m amazed; if you want to smell like a forest prince, this is the scent for you. definitely unisex, leaning toward masculine in its palette. (one last note: the pine in this is novel & doesn’t read as “car freshener” — it’s instead an exclusive pine scent i’ve nvr encountered before)

This is easily my favorite from Margiela, with a great fresh woods vibe and almost zero sweetness. Could have been a really nice alternative to French Lover for me, but the poor longevity and projection here are unforgivable (it's not similar to FL but is in the same genre). I want an extrait version! update: I guess the longevity wasn't unforgivable because I ended up purchasing a bottle anyways and love it! Still wish it lasted a bit longer, but longevity is a bit better than I first thought.

I love this!! Smells like resinous, woody, Wrigley's Juicy Fruit gum-like with a small touch of leather-like scent. Very appealing!! Manly! Don't expect a lot of sillage (arm's length) nor staying power (4 hours for me about on clothes) for the price, which is a shame. But wow!! Very nice scent still!! Reminds me A BIT of Creed's Spice and Wood... which I freakin LOVE!!! For the price, Soul Of The Forest is worth it if you don't want to pay hundreds of dollars for the Creed.

For me, this is an absolute masterpiece. This is a dark mysterious forest. This is the scent I chose to wear when I went to the cinema to watch Nosferatu. Is has this deep woody aspect to it, completed by the green and camphorous aspect of fir with a touch of fruitiness and sweetness. This is one if my favourite scents. I would only wear this at night honestly but you can use it during the day as well. Again... for me personally, MASTERPIECE.

overpriced for what it is love this scent, however was expecting it to be more complex than it is. that said, i reach for it very often because of how pine foresty it smells on me, no car freshener here, but for the price the longevity is pretty disappointing. would probably search for a more complex less expensive alternative before rebuying. all that aside, once you get past the juniper blast opening, it is a very comforting scent.

Amazing sappy wood with a slight spice to it and a moderate amount of berry in the opening. Expensive smelling (and expensive), to me it’s not 100% forest green but it’s like a nice berry plantation inside / near the forest. Because it’s not just leaves earth and wood, the black currant adds some modernity. It really is amazing and lasts forever. Not a blind buy for most as it’s not at all mass appealing, but it is distinct. Unisex.

This fella does smell like a forest. It is very accurate that it smells like the "soul of the forest". Reminds me of a pine tree forest in the late evening in the light rain. Very nice smelling if forests smell nice to you. The only problem is that its performance is not great for an EDP. However, it can be worn in a lot of situations so it is versatile. If you wanna smell like a pine tree forest get this.

One of the best smelling perfumes ever in my personal opinion but with a major minus: a very weak longevity. Unless you're ok with reapplying it every 3 hours, the price doesn't justify its performance. I really hope they'll release it again one with a better longevity. And I do hope they'll keep the same name because it does justice. It feels like a northern forest with black currents and cedar.

Personally i love this fragrance but i think some ppl might dislike this if u dont like natural or woody scents then this might not be for u but if u do u should defo get this, this cologne smells like u rin a dark rainy woods (on my skin) and i love it! Its so nice woody i could see alot of ppl liking this to, and if u do rock this its more of a springy fall scent. rating: 9/10 (my opinion)

This is a really nice one from MMM Replica! It leaned a bit masculine for me, so I gave it to my fiancée. It suits his personality (very outdoorsy in the summer) and smells divine on him ♡. It definitely makes me lean in close ;) He wears it to his office job and the longevity is very good at 8+ hours. I would recommend if you like woodsy scents.