Maison Margiela 2016 EDP

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Soul of the Forest

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Maison Margiela Soul of the Forest is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Soul of the Forest opens with Allspice, Oakmoss, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Maple, Labdanum, and Canadian Fir Balsam, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, and Incense. Maison Margiela's Soul of the Forest carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A lush, mossy walk through an ancient woodland - Soul of the Forest is a meditative, resinous-green masterwork for lovers of earthy, contemplative scents. Not for the crowd-pleaser, but for the soul-searcher.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Earthy
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
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Soul of the Forest Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackcurrant36%
Oakmoss33%
Allspice31%
Heartas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam40%
Labdanum30%
Maple30%
Baseas listed
Cedar37%
Incense33%
Patchouli31%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

The resinous-green heart and woody-mossy base make it ideal for fall and winter, evoking a damp forest floor and earthy chill. It works in spring when the air is cool and fresh, but may feel too dense for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and earthy sophistication make it suitable for casual, formal, and date settings, but its distinct forest vibe is not ideal for sporty or very hot, crowded environments.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Soul of the Forest envelops you in an immersive green canopy, where blackcurrant bud glistens with morning dew and mossy earth rises beneath your feet. Balsam fir and cedarwood evoke the heart of the forest, while incense and labdanum swirl in resinous, smoky whorls. Touches of pimento and patchouli linger, conjuring the wild, mysterious energy of old-growth woods after rain. Deeply grounding and quietly powerful, this is a scent for those who find solace among the trees.

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