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Eau de parfum
CLST Perfumes The Forest
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Forest — CLST Perfumes’ woodland character
The Forest is an eau de parfum by CLST Perfumes, released in 2025. This unisex fragrance is made for those who appreciate expressive woody compositions with a natural, slightly raw character.
The release is part of the R/I/L/E collection and continues the brand’s signature approach to atmospheric fragrances, where not only individual notes matter, but also the overall sense of space.
CLST Perfumes is a US fragrance brand creating unisex eau de parfums.
The Forest conveys this concept particularly well: the composition does not strive to appear exclusively masculine or feminine, but unfolds through mood, texture and personal perception.
As a result, the fragrance may smell different on different skin while retaining its distinctive forest theme.
The olfactory concept and mood
At the heart of The Forest is the image of a dense forest after rain, where damp earth meets moss, green vegetation and warm wood.
There is no sense of a sweet, stylised “forest” accord here; the scent feels more natural, cool and deep.
Cedar and sandalwood nuances create a solid woody framework, while the green accord adds freshness and vital energy to the composition.
A mineral, earthy dirt nuance gives the fragrance particular expressiveness. It makes The Forest unusual and tactile, as if transporting you into a dense woodland with damp soil underfoot.
Oakmoss enhances its natural character and adds a soft mossy shadow, keeping the fragrance dimensional and atmospheric rather than flat.
Development and presence on the skin
The top, heart and base notes are not listed separately, so it is more accurate to experience The Forest as a cohesive composition in which green, mineral, mossy and woody facets intertwine.
At first, the fragrance may seem fresh and damp, gradually becoming earthier and richer.
In the drydown, cedar, sandalwood and oakmoss are especially noticeable, creating a calm, deep and long-lasting scent.
By character, The Forest belongs to the green and woody fragrance families, while also touching on mineral and earthy accords.
Its mood is well suited to walks in nature, cool days in the city, travel and situations when you want to make an unconventional statement.
This is not a neutral background scent, but a distinctive olfactory image with a strong presence.
Sillage and wearability
The Forest is described as having very strong sillage, so it is best applied with care.
Exact recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not provided, but when trying the fragrance, it is sensible to start with a small amount and assess its development after a few minutes.
This rich eau de parfum may linger on fabric for a long time, so it is best to apply it to clothing especially lightly.
The fragrance will appeal to those who enjoy noticeable green compositions without obvious sweetness and prefer natural, mossy and woody accents.
The Forest can be an impressive choice for autumn, spring and cool summer days, while in cold weather its deep sillage will sound even more striking.
No other concentrations of this release are listed in the available information.
The creator and its place in the collection
The Forest was created by perfumer J. K. Robbins, who is also associated with the brand as its owner and creative director.
This combination of roles allows the fragrance to be viewed as an important part of CLST Perfumes’ artistic vision: here, the idea of the forest is conveyed not through a literal set of fresh notes, but through the contrast between damp earth, greenery, moss and wood.
If you would like to explore fragrances with a similar mood, consider Brocard Color Feeling Green, or compare it with Dsquared² She Wood Velvet Forest Wood and Filippo Sorcinelli Vento Forte.
The Forest nevertheless stands out for its particularly strong sillage and expressive combination of natural, mineral and woody facets.
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