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Perfume extract
Lost Tribe Forbidden Forest
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
A Forbidden Forest in Extrait Form
Lost Tribe Forbidden Forest is a unisex fragrance released in 2023 by the American brand Lost Tribe.
Created in parfum extract concentration, it is built around the contrast between cool forest greenery, smoky resins, and a rich woody base.
The composition belongs to the woody, floral, and aromatic families. Rather than a light walk among the trees, it evokes a twilight forest where conifer needles meet incense and exotic flowers.
The name Forbidden Forest captures the fragrance's mood perfectly.
It unfolds dark, multidimensional, and slightly mysterious, while fresh citrus-herbal nuances keep the composition from immediately becoming a monotonous, dense veil of resins.
This fragrance may especially appeal to those seeking an expressive woody unisex scent with an unusual floral facet and who enjoy fragrances that reveal themselves layer by layer.
Development and Character
The opening greets you with resinous fir, incense, gray amber, lavender, lime, and tarragon.
Here, coniferous coolness combines with tart greenery and a spark of lime, while incense fills the air with the impression of quiet smoke.
At the heart are blue lotus, cedar, cypress, hinoki, narcissus, neroli, rose, and mariposa. The floral tones do not make the fragrance delicate; instead, they illuminate its humid, slightly fantastical atmosphere.
The base reveals bakhoor, oud, pine, sandalwood, and vetiver. This gives the drydown a dry woody, balsamic, and deep character with a distinct smoky warmth.
Forbidden Forest evolves intriguingly on the skin: from a green, sparkling opening, it gradually moves into a meditative woody-resinous veil.
Sillage and Impression
Lost Tribe Forbidden Forest is described as having very strong sillage, so this extract will certainly not go unnoticed.
It is a highly distinctive fragrance, well suited to cool weather, evening outings, walks, creative gatherings, and moments when you want to add a sense of mystery to your look.
On a warm day or in a small room, it is best worn with particular restraint.
As no official dosage recommendations are provided, it is sensible to begin with one spray on the skin and assess how the composition develops.
Apply it to clothing cautiously and from a distance: because of its richness, one light spray is usually enough, and delicate fabrics should be tested first.
If you appreciate luxurious oud-amber woodiness with an Eastern sense of grandeur, you can try The Spirit of Dubai Turath for comparison.
Its Place in the Brand's Style
Forbidden Forest highlights Lost Tribe's interest in rich unisex compositions in extract form.
There is no attempt here to make woody notes a neutral backdrop: conifers, resins, incense, flowers, and a dark base create one cohesive, cinematic story.
It is a choice for a collection when you want not just a pleasant fragrance, but a complete forest story on the skin.
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