Forest Lungs

Forest Lungs by The Nue Co. delivers a strikingly dry, smoky, and earthy olfactory experience that strays significantly from the lush, green forest imagery suggested by its name. The opening features a sharp, piney-green note—reminiscent of freshly cut parsley or a birch tar-like sharpness—that quickly fades, giving way to a persistent woody, smoldering character. Many reviewers describe the scent as resembling a burning forest, with notable incense-like and resinous dryness, evoking old wood, embers, and a deep, earthy base. The fragrance carries a subtle burned-wood aroma, but not in a literal sense—it's more atmospheric, dreamlike, and quietly intense rather than harsh. In time, it settles into a soft, dry, and soft-smelling vertidity centered around vetiver, cedar, and resinous undertones. This scent is remarkably unisex in perception, though some users find it strongly masculine. It functions best in cooler weather—autumn and winter—and shows moderate sillage, making it ideal for intimate or refined settings. Longevity is inconsistent, with some reporting moderate to long wear, but others noting it fades well within four hours. Despite occasional negativity due to its smoke or potentially distracting notes (like cumin or cat-like urine for some), many users report an evolving appreciation, finding it more complex and nuanced with time. Its quiet, meditative quality appeals to those drawn to atmospheric, nuanced, and emotionally evocative fragrances.