Solstice Scents EDP

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Black Forest

by Angela St.John

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Solstice Scents Black Forest is an Eau de Parfum, created by Angela St.John. Solstice Scents's Black Forest carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This is a rich, complex gourmand that nails the 'Black Forest cake in a dark forest' brief. It's divisive, though: some find it a delightful, boozy cherry chocolate; others get a musty, challenging oud and tobacco bomb. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Black Forest Eau de Parfum 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

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with the rich, boozy gourmand notes, make it unsuitable for office or formal wear. However, its decadent and alluring profile is perfect for a date night or a cozy casual evening.

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

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

Black Forest opens with an indulgent blast of dark chocolate and sweet maraschino cherry, evoking a decadent dessert. As it settles, a sophisticated blend emerges, with smoky tobacco and earthy cypriol oil adding depth, while creamy sandalwood and a hint of animalic oud weave through, creating a mysterious and atmospheric woodsy backdrop. The dry-down retains a hint of sweet cacao, grounded by a complex woody and slightly spiced character.

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