Pineward Perfumes 2020 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Steading

by Nicholas Nilsson

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Pineward Perfumes Steading is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Nicholas Nilsson. Pineward Perfumes's Steading carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive yet captivating, Steading is a beast of a fragrance. This unapologetically bold scent either transports you to a rustic autumn dream or has you scrubbing your skin raw. Definitely a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Rustic
  • Unique
  • Cozy
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Steading 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, as noted by community experiences of it 'paralysing everyone within range'. The warm, unique, and natural notes lend themselves well to casual and evening date settings, especially in cooler weather, but it's too unconventional for formal events.

About

Steading opens with a syrupy embrace of maple and sweet beeswax, quickly joined by the dry, earthy tones of hay and robust tobacco. As it settles, hints of barley and hops add a malty, rustic depth, while a whisper of pine needle and peat smoke grounds the sweetness, creating a complex and intensely natural aroma that evokes a rugged, autumnal landscape.

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