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Lost Tribe Holiday Fir
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Lost Tribe Holiday Fir — a coniferous fragrance with a powerful character
Lost Tribe Holiday Fir is a unisex fragrance from 2023 by Lost Tribe, an American perfume brand specializing in rich perfumes and extrait de parfums.
The composition belongs to the woody family and combines the cool greenery of a coniferous forest with citrus freshness and deep resinous-amber nuances.
This fragrance is for those who love expressive, noticeable and unusual perfume compositions.
The name Holiday Fir sets the mood from the very first seconds: this is not simply a fresh forest accord, but an atmospheric winter landscape with snow-covered trees, damp earth and the warm glow of resins.
At the same time, the fragrance does not veer into a household Christmas-tree direction — its woody nuances sound refined, full-bodied and multilayered.
The perfume concentration, or extrait, plays an important role: it emphasizes the density of the composition and makes it especially expressive on the skin.
Development and character of the composition
The opening of Holiday Fir is built around grapefruit, pine, fir and Christmas fire tree.
The citrus note adds a sparkling impulse to the composition, while the coniferous accords create a sensation of cool air and freshly cut wood.
Grey amber makes the opening smoother and more dimensional, adding a subtle animalic and salty-warm nuance.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes softer without losing its strength.
Amber, black spruce and cedar form a dry, resinous and elegant heart, while lavender adds a clean herbal nuance.
In the base, the scent grows darker: Cambodian oud, moss, sandalwood, hemlock and oud create a deep woody-earthy accord with a velvety texture.
Sillage and wearability
Lost Tribe Holiday Fir has very powerful sillage, so the fragrance quickly makes its presence known and lingers noticeably in the surrounding space.
A moderate number of sprays is sufficient, especially when first getting acquainted with the composition and when wearing it indoors.
On the skin, the fragrance will develop with greater warmth and softness, while on clothing its coniferous-woody profile can last longer and sound more pronounced.
Holiday Fir is gender-neutral, though its character will especially appeal to fans of bold woody and amber fragrances.
It develops best in cool weather: in winter, late autumn and early spring.
The composition is suitable for an evening walk, a festive event, a countryside getaway or any situation when you want to add confidence and expressiveness to your look.
The perfumer and the fragrance's place in the brand's style
The composition was created by Mathew Schmuelian.
In Holiday Fir, his signature style emerges in the desire to create not a linear coniferous fragrance, but a complete olfactory scene: from the cool citrus-green opening to the dark oud base.
As a result, the release feels like a rich perfume extrait with character rather than a light seasonal freshness.
Lost Tribe Holiday Fir is suitable for those looking for a distinctive fragrance with a strong presence and natural depth.
It can become a signature winter fragrance for lovers of conifers, amber, moss and noble woods.
As an alternative for further exploring rich compositions, consider The Spirit of Dubai Turath, although Holiday Fir retains its own identity thanks to its cool coniferous accord and the contrast between the fresh opening and dark base.
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