A deep, resinous forest perfume built from conifers, smoke, moss, and ambered woods. Strength of the Forest is grounding, primal, and quietly powerful — the scent of standing still among ancient trees.
Strength of the Forest is a fragrance of endurance.
Inspired by the ancient forests in Latvia, It evokes towering evergreens, cold earth, resin-stained bark, and smoke drifting through dense woodland. This is not a fresh green forest — it is dark, old, and alive with memory.
The opening is sharp and aromatic, led by pine needle, juniper berry, and spruce, immediately placing you beneath a canopy of conifers. As the scent settles, warm woods emerge: Cedarwood, birch leaf, and teak, softened by resinous frankincense and the balsamic sweetness of benzoin.
In the base, the forest deepens. Oakmoss, patchouli, and birch tar suggest damp soil, roots, and distant smoke, while guaiacol and dark leather lend a shadowed edge. The composition is anchored by ambergris, marine accord, and soft musks, giving the scent weight, longevity, and a quietly animal warmth — like the forest breathing back over the baltic sea.
This is a perfume of stability and presence. Grounded, unyielding, and elemental.
Fragrance Family: Woody • Resinous • Smoky • Green • Amber
Mood: Grounding • Primal • Meditative • Ancient • Protective • Quietly Powerful
Top Notes:
Pine Needle • Juniper Berry • Spruce
Heart Notes:
Cedarwood • Frankincense • Teak • Clove Stem
Base Notes:
Treemoss • Patchouli • Birch Tar • Guaiacol • Ambergris • Musk • Benzoin
Es atdodu sevi mežam — savam mūžam sargātājam.
Please note: Each bottle of Trace Evidence is carefully crafted in small batches by me, by hand, in my little apartment studio where all of Trace Evidence comes to life. I use the highest quality resins, natural oils, and professional perfumery materials, so some cloudiness or sediment may naturally occur — a hallmark of artisanal perfume-making. Because of the handcrafted nature of these fragrances, bottles may require 1–2 weeks of processing time, as some perfumes are freshly blended and bottled on demand to ensure the best quality and scent integrity. Thank you for supporting this labor of love and for sharing in the craft!