Bosque Místico

I made an account just to leave a review for this perfume. I'm new to perfume and have been on the hunt for my "signature scent". I've sampled probably over 100 fragrances both in store and ordering online, most of which I've been disappointed by as they are hyped up online and popular. Most of them just end up smelling like generic perfume to me. I ordered the sample set from Nopalera on a whim, as I looked into Latinx owned brands. At first sniff it didn't make too much of an impression, but as I tried other samples from other brands, I kept coming back to Bosque Mistico to compare if I liked the others more than it. So far, I haven't- so I just ordered the full size! Maybe it is because I am Latina (but grew up in the states), but there is something about bosque mistico that is nostalgic and comforting to me. I'm on the porch on a beautiful spring day with my Abuela, with a glass of jamaica and spring flowers blooming around. Snacking on pepinos con chile y limon. We light the chimenea after the sun sets. This company really deserves more recognition- this fragrance is endearing and unique. I also enjoyed Dulce de Cuerpo as well (maybe I will get it for the fall). I do find that it lasts all day for me, but the projection dulls- as to be expected.

I get a hint of a well-refined coconut scent on first application that evolves over time from bold and forward to subtle and intimate. I LOVE coconut, but it has to be done correctly, otherwise it can easily become sunscreen-adjacent and this scent succeeds 100%. I equally want to wear it, eat it, bathe in it, or infuse every aroma-product in my house with it and put it on max. The fragrance softens quite a bit, leaning more towards a feminine profile to my nose. I'm a male, and I'll happily wear this, but I'm unsure about the majority of men and what they'd think about wearing it. I think it's more feminine, but with a bohemian twist. As it dries down, it becomes powdery and creamy. Projection is great on first application, softening from there. B.M. settles as subtle, refined, and confident. I would highly recommend this to a friend who doesn't like to hit people in the face on arrival, but still impress them. It's a great, versatile, spring and summer scent that starts off casual and approachable, and ends close to the skin and intimate. The bottle design is modern and niche. -- Only side note: for whatever reason, and maybe it's just me, it's hard to remember this product's name. Maybe that's fitting though, given the name... --

The other reviews seem to be pretty hard on this little guy, so I thought I should add my two sense! I actually really enjoy this scent! It feels very light and gentle, true, but I've found it lasts at least 5+ hours on my skin. Plus, there is a matching body cream if you'd like to amplify the projection. I love a small perfume brand, and Nopalera is doing a great job with this one! Plus the 1.7 oz bottle is only like $90, which, in this world of overinflated perfume prices, I LOVE.

Similarly to others, I was expecting something a lot more green and herbaceous with a name like Bosque Místico- but what I got was a citrusy, tropical skin scent with a lovely musky drydown and a hint of sandalwood. It's super soft, not an in-your-face tropical scent, but rather like if you took Glossier you and replaced the iris with honeysuckle and hibiscus. Only complaint is the longevity- I got 2 hrs at best, but I wish it lasted just a bit longer:(

This is a beautiful scent, but unfortunately it just doesn’t last. I’m pretty sensitive to scents and rarely need more than 2 sprays of anything. I did 5 and the only thing detectable was on my shirt. It was gone on the skin within the hour.