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Eau de parfum
Fūm Kodama
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fūm Kodama — the scent of forest silence
Fūm Kodama is a unisex eau de parfum released in 2024.
This release was created by the brand Fūm, which has been developing its own vision of niche perfumery since 2018, focusing on emotions, individuality and the expressive character of its compositions.
The name Kodama refers to the Japanese image of forest spirits, and the fragrance truly feels like a walk among ancient trees after the rain.
Its character combines cool greenery, dry woods, smoky balsamic incense and a soft, mossy depth.
Character and development
Fūm Kodama belongs to the chypre and green fragrance families, so its mood is built on a contrast between freshness and a dense forest-like base.
The composition is composed, unusual and highly atmospheric: it has none of the sweetness associated with conventional perfumery, but instead offers natural texture and a distinct personality.
Woody accents of cryptomeria and hinoki play an important role.
They create a dry, clean and slightly resinous backdrop, against which incense adds a transparent smokiness and moss contributes a cool, earthy nuance.
Shiso reinforces the fragrance's green character, while yuzu brings a citrusy impulse and refreshes the overall composition.
On the skin, Kodama unfolds in layers: fresh and green nuances gradually give way to a woody-mossy heart, then transition into an expressive balsamic trail.
This fragrance does not try to go unnoticed, making it especially suitable for those who enjoy complex compositions with a natural mood and lasting presence.
Longevity and occasion
Fūm Kodama is described as having a very powerful sillage. It is a fragrance with a noticeable presence that should be given time to unfold and adapt to the skin, especially indoors.
The available information does not specify an exact dosage for application to skin or clothing, so it is sensible to start with a small number of sprays.
Its unisex positioning makes Kodama gender-neutral, but not neutral in character.
It will appeal to those who choose woody, green, mossy and aromatic compositions, love the atmosphere of a Japanese forest and are looking for a fragrance with a memorable, almost meditative mood.
Thanks to its dense trail, the fragrance feels especially natural in cool weather, during evening occasions and outdoors.
In the warmer months, it is best applied with restraint: this allows the green and citrus nuances to remain expressive without the rich woody-balsamic base overwhelming the space.
Its place in the Fūm style
Fūm Kodama continues the young brand's characteristic idea of emotional perfumery, in which fragrance becomes a way to express individuality.
Its image is built not around obvious sweetness or classic freshness, but around the feeling of a living forest, silence and inner concentration.
The perfumer behind the composition, as well as any other concentrations of this fragrance, is not specified in the available information.
For further exploration, consider Pierre Guillaume Paris 24 Papyrus de Ciane: it will appeal to those who appreciate dry woody and natural nuances.
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