Pineward Perfumes 2023 Extrait

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Borealis

by Nicholas Nilsson

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Pineward Perfumes Borealis is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Nicholas Nilsson. Pineward Perfumes's Borealis carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Borealis smells like a cold coastal forest, with sea water, camphor and pine needle packed into one sharp, resinous scent. It is not an easy crowd-pleaser, but if you want fir and mint rather than flowers, it is a distinctive outdoor pick.
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  • Fresh
  • Cool
  • Woody
  • Unique
  • Grounded
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Borealis Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Camphor from Camphor
  • Camphor from Camphor
  • Peppermint Mentha Piperita Oil from Peppermint
  • Peppermint Mentha Piperita Oil from Peppermint
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Treemoss Evernia furfuracea extract from Treemoss

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

Borealis is a cool, resinous, woody scent built around the outdoors. Sea water, camphor and peppermint give it a sharp, icy edge, while pine needle, fir and wintergreen add a green, evergreen bite. Incense, valerian and ash bring a smoky, slightly earthy depth, and black elder and black tea soften the edges. Patchouli, sandalwood, treemoss and iris sit underneath, with musk and ambergris adding a quiet, skin-like warmth. It feels crisp, clean and wild, more like a walk through a frosty forest by the sea than a polished city fragrance.

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