Earthy

Forest Floor

Note Profile

Botanical 5 perfumes

About

Forest floor is an accord, not one raw material. It is built from patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss, mushroom absolute and geosmin to recreate the smell of shaded woods. It smells of damp earth, decaying leaves, moss and fungus, rich, loamy and slightly humid. It opens fresh and green and dries to a deeper, mineral and woody base.

Scent Profile

Forest floor evokes the scent of damp earth, decaying leaves, moss, and subtle fungal undertones. It is rich, loamy, and slightly humid, with nuances of wood, humus, and green vegetation. The note can evolve from a fresh, green opening to a deeper, more mineral and woody drydown.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~24h lasting

Family Woody & Earthy

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Forest Floor names no single substance

Reconstructed

An impression of leaf litter and damp earth. The forest pepper hit is the word 'forest'.

How the layers join

Origin

This accord is typically constructed in perfumery using a blend of natural and synthetic materials such as patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss, mushroom absolute, and geosmin. It does not come from a single raw material but is an olfactory recreation of the smell experienced in wooded, shaded environments.

Usage in Perfumery

Forest floor is primarily used as a heart or base note to impart depth, realism, and a sense of natural earthiness to compositions. It pairs well with woody, green, and floral notes, and is often found in chypre, fougère, and niche woody fragrances.