Notes Atlas/Pine Tree
Woody · 110 fragrances
Pine Tree.
110
Fragrances
1900
Earliest use in catalog
base
Typical position · 42%
Woody
Reads as
In the heart of woody compositions, pine tree whispers a fresh, green vitality that grounds and invigorates, making it an essential note for modern perfumery.
Perfumes that smell like a pine forest →Profile
What it reads as.
Share of pine tree-bearing fragrances carrying each accord.
The Story
Pine Tree in perfumery.
Pine tree is a verdant whisper from the forest floor, with a scent that evokes the crisp air after rain. It comes from the needles of various pine species, each offering subtle variations in aroma but all sharing a common freshness and natural earthiness.
Perfumers often position pine tree as a middle note, where it adds an aromatic depth to woody compositions. Its fresh spicy character blends seamlessly with patchouli, cedar, bergamot, amber, jasmine, and vetiver. This versatile note can transform a composition into a lush, green forest or a robust, woody scent.
Today, pine tree is most evident in fragrances like Lyric Man by Amouage and Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein. These compositions showcase its ability to create an invigorating atmosphere, whether it's the fresh green of When the Rain Stops by Maison Martin Margiela or the woody depth of Erolfa by Creed.