Pineward Perfumes

[Singularious]

Got it!

Fun extra fact, Mike. If you've ever eaten pine nuts, you are already familiar with pinyon. Nothing like smelling the wood burn in the high mountain air of Northern New Mexico.

 

[Scent Detective]

Man...I've just got to say that Ponderosa may be on it's way to becoming my new favorite from Pineward, and in my top three overall. It is extremely well put together and just so enjoyable. A brilliant creation IMO. So good...

 

[Theholyfilament]

Man...I've just got to say that Ponderosa may be on it's way to becoming my new favorite from Pineward, and in my top three overall. It is extremely well put together and just so enjoyable. A brilliant creation IMO. So good...

Agree! such a good one, can’t wait to grab a full bottle

 

[Martin__]

Test: Glühwein

It smells a little like a scented candle, but not a fall scented candle. It is a typical scented candle that reminds me of Christmas time.
Opening is a little boozy - melange of sweet fruit wine and a bunch of spices. Then it settles down and gets almost linear. Very cozy, comforting and pleasing. Detectable notes to me are: dark belgian chocolate, boozy alcohol accord, spices (vanilla, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon among others).

I think I'll consider a bottle around fall/winter time.

 

[Martin__]

Direct test: Fanghorn II vs Murkwood

This test is also intriguing for me and I try coming back to it often in different weather circumstances.

Fanghorn II: Opens up with bright conifers but soon gets a little bit darker. Within time there's not much really going on. I would call this an essence (or maybe quintessence ) of a forest in a bottle.
Murkwood: okay, this is significantly darker than Fanghorn II. Opens up with heavy conifers right away mixed with tree resins and juices. There is a prominent smoky note hanging around - not sure what it is though. I also detect some kind of spice - either it's a lot of black pepper or maybe slight touch of nutmeg - it's surely not cinnamon nor cloves. Within time it gets heavier and much more woody*. I get that famous (for me it's famous) fire/fireside note that I associated Murkwood with ever since I got the little sprayer decant around fall 2021. My bottle is with me since Jan or beginning of Feb 2022.

*On my skin Murkwood is also significantly heavier than Slumberhouse Norne. How? You tell me. I don't know.

Can't wait to get my hands on Nocturnis! Planning to finally purchase Brokilan too, but I don't know when.

 

[Scent Detective]

Direct test: Fanghorn II vs Murkwood

This test is also intriguing for me and I try coming back to it often in different weather circumstances.

Fanghorn II: Opens up with bright conifers but soon gets a little bit darker. Within time there's not much really going on. I would call this an essence (or maybe quintessence ) of a forest in a bottle.
Murkwood: okay, this is significantly darker than Fanghorn II. Opens up with heavy conifers right away mixed with tree resins and juices. There is a prominent smoky note hanging around - not sure what it is though. I also detect some kind of spice - either it's a lot of black pepper or maybe slight touch of nutmeg - it's surely not cinnamon nor cloves. Within time it gets heavier and much more woody*. I get that famous (for me it's famous) fire/fireside note that I associated Murkwood with ever since I got the little sprayer decant around fall 2021. My bottle is with me since Jan or beginning of Feb 2022.

*On my skin Murkwood is also significantly heavier than Slumberhouse Norne. How? You tell me. I don't know.

Can't wait to get my hands on Nocturnis! Planning to finally purchase Brokilan too, but I don't know when.

Murkwood has a lot of incense in it as well as the conifers. In fact, it was originally called Incense and Fir before the name was changed to Murkwood.

 

[Martin__]

Murkwood has a lot of incense in it as well as the conifers. In fact, it was originally called Incense and Fir before the name was changed to Murkwood.

Yeah, I know that! Read a lot about it

 

[junior_surgeon]

Apoteker Tepe is available once more! Thank you to everyone supporting this, so happy to see it all come together finally.

Apoteker Tepe Shop

 

[Martin__]

Test hand in hand: Christmas Wine vs Gluhwein

Probably not the best season for doing such tests, but anyway… Haven’t tested these two very thoroughly, so… let’s go!

I clearly smell the base, background of both perfumes is the same. Different are nuances.

Christmas Wine is a bit lighter, or just seems to be on my skin, and way more spicy too. Loads of cloves and nutmeg at the forefront, there is also a good pinch of cinnamon. Spicy and intriguing. Also some dose of sweetness, but I would say it is semi-dry, rather than semi-sweet. Quite vibrant. Nice.

Gluhwein is definitely heavier in terms of performance. What is the most detectable is lovely chocolate, spiced chocolate with a hint of vanilla, this acts like a sauce or syrup that stewed fruits are dipped in. Not only this is much more gourmand than Christmas Wine, also - yummy! Immediately makes me wanna eat what I’m smelling.

 

[Martin__]

Pineward x Apoteker Tepe on Instagram: "A few announcements: First off, the summer EDTs will be retired at the end of the week, due to return next summer. In the meantime there are a few more bottles that I've put up on the website from second batc

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New information from Nick on instagram

 

[Tonyprince]

Pineward x Apoteker Tepe on Instagram: "A few announcements: First off, the summer EDTs will be retired at the end of the week, due to return next summer. In the meantime there are a few more bottles that I've put up on the website from second batc

204 Likes, 27 Comments - Pineward x Apoteker Tepe (@pinewardperfume) on Instagram: "A few announcements: First off, the summer EDTs will be retired at the end of the week, due to ..."

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New information from Nick on instagram

Very interesting. I'm looking forward to trying Pastoral.

 

[Martin__]

I’ve just noticed, that Pastoral was not a perfume announced before - or am I wrong? Is there any notes breakdown of Pastoral? Or have I missed something? Am I blind, maybe? Hm…

 

[Martin__]

Pineward x Apoteker Tepe on Instagram: "Upcoming perfume: Ponderosa In my studio I have a handful of art prints hanging on the walls from the fabulous portfolio of @jomarch_art, this is a work of hers that I am fond of entitled 'Granary Cottage'. I

Pineward x Apoteker Tepe shared a post on Instagram: "Upcoming perfume: Ponderosa In my studio I have a handful of art prints hanging on the walls from the fabulous portfolio of @jomarch_art, this is a work of hers that I am fond of entitled 'Granary Cottage'. I'm not experienced or eloquent...

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Ponderosa available from September 6th

Pineward x Apoteker Tepe on Instagram: "Upcoming perfume: Nocturnis The corresponding picture is from the illustrious portfolio of @jomarch_art , a piece entitled 'The Owl'. One of the first fragrances that sparked my interest in coniferous perfum

Pineward x Apoteker Tepe shared a post on Instagram: "Upcoming perfume: Nocturnis The corresponding picture is from the illustrious portfolio of @jomarch_art , a piece entitled 'The Owl'. One of the first fragrances that sparked my interest in coniferous perfumes was the legendary Ralph...

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So is Nocturnis

I’m excited!

 

[Scent Detective]

Yeah, been watching those IG posts. Definitely excited as well!

 

[mikeperez23]

Test hand in hand: Christmas Wine vs Gluhwein

Probably not the best season for doing such tests, but anyway… Haven’t tested these two very thoroughly, so… let’s go!

I clearly smell the base, background of both perfumes is the same. Different are nuances.

Christmas Wine is a bit lighter, or just seems to be on my skin, and way more spicy too. Loads of cloves and nutmeg at the forefront, there is also a good pinch of cinnamon. Spicy and intriguing. Also some dose of sweetness, but I would say it is semi-dry, rather than semi-sweet. Quite vibrant. Nice.

Gluhwein is definitely heavier in terms of performance. What is the most detectable is lovely chocolate, spiced chocolate with a hint of vanilla, this acts like a sauce or syrup that stewed fruits are dipped in. Not only this is much more gourmand than Christmas Wine, also - yummy! Immediately makes me wanna eat what I’m smelling.

So if you had to choose one which would it be? ((note: I own Christmas Wine but have never smelled the other)

 

[Martin__]

So if you had to choose one which would it be? ((note: I own Christmas Wine but have never smelled the other)

If I really had to choose between those two it would probably be Gluhwein.

 

[Dr B1414]

So if you had to choose one which would it be? ((note: I own Christmas Wine but have never smelled the other)

Gluhwein for me. It's denser, richer, with prominent chocolate and red berries.

 

[Scent Detective]

Gluhwein for me. It's denser, richer, with prominent chocolate and red berries.

I prefer Gluhwein as well.

 

[Tonyprince]

I prefer Gluhwein as well.

Me, too.

 

[Scent Detective]

So if you had to choose one which would it be? ((note: I own Christmas Wine but have never smelled the other)

Mike, for me it's the addition of the cherry compote, raspberry and champaka. I love my berry notes and I love champaka as well and they take Gluhwein in a direction that I prefer over Christmas Wine. I still like both, but just prefer Gluhwein.

 

[Martin__]

So if you had to choose one which would it be? ((note: I own Christmas Wine but have never smelled the other)

Mike, for me it's the addition of the cherry compote, raspberry and champaka. I love my berry notes and I love champaka as well and they take Gluhwein in a direction that I prefer over Christmas Wine. I still like both, but just prefer Gluhwein.

To me, Gluhwein is basically a Christmas Wine with chocolate and some more spices.

I’d say:

If you prefer gourmand, chocolate and spicy nuances go with Gluhwein.

If you like more fruits and dried fruits choose Christmas Wine.

 

[mikeperez23]

THan

To me, Gluhwein is basically a Christmas Wine with chocolate and some more spices.

I’d say:

If you prefer gourmand, chocolate and spicy nuances go with Gluhwein.

If you like more fruits and dried fruits choose Christmas Wine.

Thanks

 

[mikeperez23]

So if you had to choose one which would it be? ((note: I own Christmas Wine but have never smelled the other)

Mike, for me it's the addition of the cherry compote, raspberry and champaka. I love my berry notes and I love champaka as well and they take Gluhwein in a direction that I prefer over Christmas Wine. I still like both, but just prefer Gluhwein.

Thanks SD

 

[Martin__]

THan

Thanks

You're welcome :|)

 

[Martin__]

This week hopefully I am about to get the delivery I've been waiting for quite some time. It includes Funerie and samples of Nocturnis and Ponderosa. I'm excited

 

[avrora]

Man...I've just got to say that Ponderosa may be on it's way to becoming my new favorite from Pineward, and in my top three overall. It is extremely well put together and just so enjoyable. A brilliant creation IMO. So good...

I just got around to trying my sample of this, and I'm also blown away by how good it is! Like he took the hyperrealistic freshly cut wood scent of Bloodline, removed most of the smoke, and poured some Xerjoff Lira in there? WTF? There's this really satisfying contrast of very dry, lightly smoked wood and round, creamy vanilla/caramel. The latter doesn't feel out of place at all, more like a dialed up and perfumey extension of the vanillic aspects of pine resin. If this doesn't completely fall apart in the drydown this is going to get WORN this winter. Damn.

 

[Paddington]

Wait for this new bunch before I drop money of. A sample set to re try the range

 

[Scent Detective]

I just got around to trying my sample of this, and I'm also blown away by how good it is! Like he took the hyperrealistic freshly cut wood scent of Bloodline, removed most of the smoke, and poured some Xerjoff Lira in there? WTF? There's this really satisfying contrast of very dry, lightly smoked wood and round, creamy vanilla/caramel. The latter doesn't feel out of place at all, more like a dialed up and perfumey extension of the vanillic aspects of pine resin. If this doesn't completely fall apart in the drydown this is going to get WORN this winter. Damn.

Right?!!! Ponderosa is just a brilliant fragrance! Mic drop!

 

[Martin__]

Almost got my Funerie with samples included, but apparently, the package is being held in customs for the first time in my life...

 

[Theholyfilament]

Absolutely in love with Ponderosa. I think this is tied with Treacle as my favorite PW, it makes me happy every time I wear it. I can’t wait until I don’t have to ration out a dwindling sample lol.

The aesthetic connection to the Jo March paintings feels like growth as well, the sort of “dark scary forest apothecary” inspirations from before felt a little more well-treaded. This new fantasy surrealist bent has me so excited for where the brand goes next.

 

[Scent Detective]

T-Minus three days and counting until the new Pineward Fragrances drop: Ponderosa, Pastoral, and Nocturnis. I am extremely excited as they are all very nice indeed, with Ponderosa being my favorite perfume I've tried in the last several years and maybe ever. IT IS THE FREAKING BOMB!!!🤯🤯🤯

 

[Tonyprince]

Has there been any information about Pastoral except that it's being released this week? Has anybody smelled a sample? it's the only one of the three upcoming ones I haven't smelled.

 

[pete james]

Has there been any information about Pastoral except that it's being released this week? Has anybody smelled a sample? it's the only one of the three upcoming ones I haven't smelled

yeah..seems to be some great initial thoughts about Ponderosa..wondering about the other two myself actually?

 

[TheSuperSniffer]

Ponderosa is without question, my favourite of the three (Pastoral, Ponderosa, and Nocturnis). Pastoral and Nocturnis are both also incredibly unique and expertly made, which can be said for all of Nick's stuff, but Ponderosa is getting the 37ml purchase treatment from me. You have to try it - non of us here can explain it. It's pure ponderosa pine resin/bark, with all the delicious, sweet, butterscotch/vanilla/coconut notes amped up. Still *coniferous*, but in an unbelievably unique way. Sweet, creamy, butterscotchy conifer. Very "golden" and quite autumnal. An almost sun-baked bark quality to it. One of my favourite Pineward releases to-date, and I've smelled them all! I find the final batch to be *slightly* more needle/resin-driven than the prototype samples. Slightly, and for the better.


Pastoral is beautiful, too. Take out the tobacco, maple, and all the animalic nuance of Steading, and build it over a sweet patisserie/baked goods base, with jammy apricot preserves, propolis, and some really lovely subtle spice and *pastoral* qualities.

Nocturnis is wild. I love the creative inspiration and the way he executed it. I don't love the perfume, but I have immense respect for it. Green, earthy, aromatic, fresh but dirty, with this dichotomy showcased - aromatic conifer balsams, lavender, carnation, contrasting with dark tobacco absolute, and very dense patchouli. I find the final batch to he significantly more dirty patchouli-driven, less coniferous, and slightly more tobacco than the prototype samples.

All three are worth sampling, absolutely. I'd like to spend more time with Pastoral (Nick didn't even alter the formula - he drafted it and it came out perfect to him, so it's a single-take creation!), but Ponderosa... That's some special stuff, even by Pineward standards.

 

[Dr B1414]

All this great talk about Ponderosa, especially coming from members like @avrora and @Scent Detective , made me very eager to try this out.
I must say, I have been quite severe going through the house offerings the first time around. Since then, I have revisited them several times and I came to appreciate their aesthetics. My favorites so far are Gluhwein and Steading. I also like Treacle and Revelries, but I find them to be better in the opening and the mid, not so much in the base. Steading and Gluhwein are definitely bottle worthy to me. From the new releases, I'm mostly curious about Ponderosa, Alfiryn(I love Narcissus), Funerie, and Pastoral.
I see that no one mentions that some of the established releases are going to see a reiteration. One of them being Steading. Personally, I think that Steading is amazing as it is and quite unique. That maple and tobacco pairing really works. Apparently, Nick is looking to town down the maple and bring up the honey. I think the maple is what makes Steading stand out among tobacco-based scents.

 

[Martin__]

I'm switching to my regular fall "arsenal". I know for a fact, that both Steading and Treacle will be in a regular rotation of mine. Sprayed also Eldritch on my forearm and it seems to be aptly to use in such weather I have now in Poland. Possibly also Fanghorn II and Murkwood, but both scream "winter" to me.
I'm adding Funerie, I might add Nocturnis and I'm set for the next 2-3 years

 

[TheSuperSniffer]

All this great talk about Ponderosa, especially coming from members like @avrora and @Scent Detective , made me very eager to try this out.
I must say, I have been quite severe going through the house offerings the first time around. Since then, I have revisited them several times and I came to appreciate their aesthetics. My favorites so far are Gluhwein and Steading. I also like Treacle and Revelries, but I find them to be better in the opening and the mid, not so much in the base. Steading and Gluhwein are definitely bottle worthy to me. From the new releases, I'm mostly curious about Ponderosa, Alfiryn(I love Narcissus), Funerie, and Pastoral.
I see that no one mentions that some of the established releases are going to see a reiteration. One of them being Steading. Personally, I think that Steading is amazing as it is and quite unique. That maple and tobacco pairing really works. Apparently, Nick is looking to town down the maple and bring up the honey. I think the maple is what makes Steading stand out among tobacco-based scents.

The reformulated Steading isn't a far cry from the original iteration. Yes, the strong maple absolute component is certainly lessened, which is unfortunate, but in the grand scheme of things, it's a very, very subtle change. I notice a more robust tobacco base, more of the earthy, animalic honey facets, and I feel as though the castoreum is a bit more evident. Other than that, it's still clearly Steading, and the changes are rather minor. I do miss the potent maple, but it's not drastic, and if anything, it's a bit more robust and potent now. Maybe an 8% overall difference, tops.

Alfiryen is very nice. To me, a little bit of overlap with Chandlery. Waxy, soft, inverted, even ever-so-slightly indolic, and quite buttery, creamy, and petal-like. Funerie is withiut question the most challenging release. Musty, dank, loamy, mushroomy decay - wet rotting wood, old musty shed/cellar, lots of morel. Worth sampling - just know it's extremely challenging. Pastoral is absolutely worth sampling, and stands our from the rest (similar structure to Steading, but immensely different - more approachable, sweet, jammy, lots of breast cereal grains and honey/propolis. I'd called it fresh baked pastries - honeyed and spiced, with a dollop of apricot preserves, and all the lovely pastoral farmstead nuance you'd expect.

I've already touched on Ponderosa. It's beautiful!

 

[Dr B1414]

Musty, dank, loamy, mushroomy decay - wet rotting wood, old musty shed/cellar, lots of morel. Worth sampling - just know it's extremely challenging.

I just came.

 

[Dr B1414]

The reformulated Steading isn't a far cry from the original iteration. Yes, the strong maple absolute component is certainly lessened, which is unfortunate.

Do you know if this one is going to be called Steading II, like Fanghorn II?

 

[Martin__]

I think it might have had sense if Steading was discontinued, but it's not. It's still Steading, only modified one. To me of course.