Pine

For my nose, which doesn't often do well with Stora Skuggans: a very fine pine indeed. Stark and minimalist - no red fruits a la Fille en Aiguilles, not much truffly forest floor or incense a la Norne, and despite a fair dose of sweetness, none of the caramelised syrup of Olympic Orchids Woodcut. Because I'm less sophisticated than many reviewers below, the synthetic fixatives don't ruin it for me - it's just reallly piney for a reallly long time. So straightforward and basic it's arguably Not A Perfume At All, just pure pine essence - so it depends if that's a problem for you. For me absolutely not - a great smell that sticks and lasts, even if you may feel it's just a big old chunk of resin or a slosh of some more rugged product than a very highly-priced niche perfume. I quibble the cost but can't argue with its chunky, no-frills charisma. A big dumb Viking that knows how to get the job done - despite the fact that its initial muscle soon softens, it's durable for days on fabric and the drydown is mellower and less crashy than the start, at least on me.

My journey to find the perfect pine fragrance has led to many recommending this beauty, and I can see why. This is a gorgeous perfume, with one note only, yet holds so much depth and so many avenues to explore. The pine itself is obviously very green and woody, with soft earthy facets as you might expect. But it’s also slightly sweet, yet sharp and metallic, a little sour, blanketed by a gentle spiciness. As mentioned, there’s a lot going on; don’t mistake the simple note breakdown with a simple smell. I really enjoy this actually. When I first applied it I wasn’t so sure, but now it’s settled, I think I love it. I will keep my eye out for a bottle but, for now, my all time favourite pine fragrance remains as Caron’s Yatagan.

This woody fragrance is much deeper and heavier than I expected. Since only the 'pine' note was officially disclosed, I was intrigued even before smelling it. While people usually think of the refreshing scent of pine needles, this perfume feels like it captures the very trunk and roots of the pine tree, along with the surrounding soil and stones. Aside from the pine, the woody and earthy qualities of patchouli, cypriol, and resins come through in a way that isn't artificial at all—it smells incredibly realistic. I think it’s perfect for autumn and winter. The longevity and sillage are also above average, leaving me highly satisfied

Fresh mountain dirt, warm sunshine on crunchy bark, dry dusty pine pollen floating in the air on a crisp blue day. Like pressing your nose into the dry floor of a pine forest. Opens very bright and sharp like snapping fresh pine needles, but this is not a green scent, it's definitely brown. It quickly settles into a much earthier, mulchier, dirty base. You'll smell like you were just on a long warm hike in the Alps. If you want a sharper, green, true pine needle scent I'd suggest Cathedral Grove by Bathing Culture or Chronic by 19-69.

warm, summery scent. masculine, but definitely on the sweet side, like hot pine sap. the "pine pine pine pine pine pine" on the list of ingredients seems like more of a typical swedish hipster joke than to accurately describe it, because there's definitely other notes here. on the verge of being a little commercial, but just weird enough not to be. could easily be worn by women too. this is yet another perfume trying to mimic pine, but it's not a full hit. i'd still say this is a 8/10 mens scent. i want something weirder.

Tried on this scent and although intriguing, I wasn't fully convinced the first 2-3 hours of wearing it. It started out very damp, soil-y, forest floor. It developed into a more rich blend of pine, and grew stronger the more I wore it (≈12 hours). Reminded me of entering a cabin with pine flooring, kitchen cabinets and walls, and taking it all in. Very nostalgic scent - would buy.

I'll propose something new: This is a woman's fragrance to be worn in summer. The pine has a sweetness and wholeness that I read as feminine. It's for an adventurous, mold-breaking woman who enjoys nature. Summer fits because the pine needles are in their full green glory in the dense humid air. Of course a man can pull this off too, but it's more exciting on a woman.

This fragrance completely blew me away. Out of dozens I sampled at a boutique in Chicago, this one stood out instantly. While pine is the only note listed, it’s incredibly complex. The sillage and longevity are outstanding, and I’ve gotten compliments every time I’ve worn it. Definitely one of my new favorites!

This is the perfume that got me into fragrance as a hobby. I adore this scent, it’s crispy, almost citrusy, and at the same time deep and woody. Looking at it you would imagine that it’s not very interesting since it’s just one note, but that one note is so complex and comforting I can’t get enough.

This reminds me of sitting in the yard my great-aunt's cabin home on a hot day, just outside the tree line of a pine forest. Somehow it replicates exactly both the sappy trees themselves and the parched bed of needles that cover the ground. Very nostalgic.

Don't expect fresh crispy mountain air with pine. This pine is a dark gloomy sweet medicinal pine in my opinion. As if it had been laying in a hut for some time, stored for medicinal use. Overall I like it! It reminds me of Mistpouffer, but more wearable.

Captivating. Pine with no variance sounds dull but I’m not even joking the meander this scent takes from initial spray to dry down to wear is transformative. Mysterious & heady, I’m debating a full size but the price point has me wavering.

This was the first scent I tried from the brand, and I fell in love immediately. It has that warm, spicy feel that’s just perfect for fall and winter. I can’t wait to buy a full bottle!

A simple pine tree wearable in all its layered complexity. Crispy-clean and sappy-sticky and cone-tangy and woody-sharp. One satisfying, full-bottle-worthy forest wank.

As soon as I saw it, I needed it. Received it today and put it on at work. Man I was like a walking Wunder-Baum, brightening everyone's day.

Deep Green forest Rich earthy notes Patchouli Terpenes Pencil box Dry wood Cedarwood Fresh but strong Sweety balsamic herbaceous Leaf

What's not to love? I love smelling like a tree going out. Reminds me of a childhood spent playing in the woods.

Pine, pine, pine, pine. Every part of the pine tree. Delicious, beautiful, and sweet. Perfect winter frag.

Sometimes I feel like if I don't have anything profound or inspiring to say about a fragrance that I should just not say anything at all. But I find that if I am to be taken seriously as a perfume reviewer or fragrance reviewer, I should be able to eloquently describe a fragrance I am not particularly excited about. So I am going to give it a try here! Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Pine from Stora Skuggan. I am wearing it right now and have been for move to Ambers paragraph the past few hours. Yes it is a hyperrealistic pine tree which I find very nice. That is the only note available. Top, middle and bottom. It becomes a little bit boring to me. For lack of a better word. Perhaps redundant? I understand the concept. That's why I'm not mad at this fragrance. It is nice to have a realistic pine tree fragrance available, especially during the holiday season. And it does last a long time and it's a very high quality composition. I appreciate all of that. The fragrance brand as a whole is also outstanding. I forgot to mention above that I have tried this on before and I knew what I was going to get. My reaction today is the same reaction I received back about a year ago. At least I'm consistent! Lol. I'm a little bit disappointed because I thought perhaps I was in the wrong frame of mind when I tried it the first time. Like I said, it's a good fragrance and there's nothing I can really complain about. But it is boring. It does not shift or change throughout the day. The first spray is exactly the same as the next spray as the next spray. This could be great for someone else who is looking for consistency and something extremely natural. Unisex for sure because I don't know how a pine tree could have masculine or feminine only characteristics. Overall, it would be nice to have in my collection as a reference. Because I am a reviewer, I think it's important that I have that. If you are a casual collector, I don't think it's as important. If you are not a fan of pine tree or forest smells, I would skip right over this one and go to the many other fantastic fragrances in their collection. I also want to mention the packaging and bottle design. Absolutely Beautiful. Breathtaking color. Expert design. It was the very reason why I wanted to try the fragrance instantly. And just as an FYI, yes there is only pine tree in this fragrancing breakdown, but there are still complexities in that one note. I am simply saying I get tired of that one note even though it is still complex.

This sure is pine! My entire family loves this perfume - parents, siblings, the dog too, I assume. It's great! As other people have said there is a little bit more to it than *just* pine, but I too am a person with the sense of humor of a Swedish hipster, so I appreciate the description nonetheless. Besides, the other tones are great -- something mildly smoky, and after a day of wear I get some fir notes. Sounds like a small difference from pine, and it is, but I guess to me this is more in line with "Swedish forest" as a whole concept. Incredibly pleasant! Somewhere in there I'm pretty sure there's something that smells like one of my dad's perfumes when I wear it, but I am suspecting that won't be the case for anyone else. Unless you know my dad, I guess. If so, hi! However, this does mean that I find it to lean masculine, which is more likely to bother some people. Will I buy a full bottle? Maybe! If nothing else I will greatly enjoy using up the sample I have.