Ponderosa
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Pineward Perfumes  ·  Sold as unisex

Ponderosa

The scent of an old library where the pages are yellowed with time, and the air is thick with the aroma of aged wood and vanilla.

3.95239 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
sweetwoodyambervanillabalsamiclactonic
Ponderosa

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting78% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak0%
Weak3%
Moderate19%
Long lasting65%
Eternal14%
SillageModerate46% say strong or enormous
Intimate5%
Moderate48%
Strong40%
Enormous6%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Day
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Who Wears It

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Masculine18%
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Unisex57%
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Feminine25%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Nicholas Nilsson crafted Ponderosa by Pineward Perfumes as an ode to rich, enveloping warmth — the kind that wraps you in comfort and nostalgia. The fragrance opens with sweet balsamic notes, creating a sense of depth and richness, before settling into a woody heart with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. This composition is both comforting and complex, blending luscious ambers and lactonic undertones to create a scent that feels like coming home.

How to wear it

One or two sprays to the pulse points is enough for this fragrance. The sweet and woody accords build subtly on skin over time, making it perfect for a long-lasting, comforting presence throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Ponderosa, Pineward Perfumes

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03 · The nose

Nicholas Nilsson

Nicholas Nilsson, born in 1995, grew up camping in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, developing a love for piney, resinous scents.

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Designer Pineward Perfumes

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.95/ 5 · 239 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 47%, disliked or hated by 18%.

Love47%
Like23%
OK12%
Dislike13%
Hate5%
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