Hides

Hides imagines watching wild animals from the safety of a wooden shack. It is curious, untamed and, as the maker puts it, not for the faint of heart. The scent opens on forest undergrowth, moss and crushed leaves, and the idea is to sense wildlife moving through the trees without ever seeing it. Violet leaf and an animalic accord lead, sharp and green, with osmanthus and raspberry leaf behind them. The heart is damp fur, mango leaf and the dry, musty wood of the shack itself. The base is moss, patchouli and musk, which many wearers enjoy most. Reports differ on how wild it is. Some describe a primal, overpowering beast; others a green, soft scent with only a little fur in the background that is very tame for something called untamed. Performance reports are few. Wear is moderate to long, projection moderate, and wearers advise a light hand. It belongs to autumn and winter evenings far more than to summer, and most voters like or love it while a few dislike it strongly. The brand sells the 50 ml bottle at 130 pounds, or 149 with its abstract lid, and handmakes each batch in North London. It suits wearers who like green, mossy, animalic scents and enjoy a perfume with a story.