SRHY | 60. Air of the Forest | Eau de Parfum
60. Air of the Forest is a highly atmospheric, masterfully balanced woody-musk creation from the South Korean niche house SRHY. Developed under the creative direction of photographer and perfumer Sung Soo Kim, the house utilizes its signature low-temperature "slow maturation" aging process over several months to ensure deep structural richness and an exceptionally seamless transition of accords.
The artistic concept behind Air of the Forest transports you to a historic and evocative geographic memory: Fontainebleau, France, in the year 2006. It is designed to capture the exact feeling of encountering the ancient spirits of the forest in a location steeped in heavy historical weight, the very grounds where Napoleon’s abdication was sealed in 1814. To convey this crisp, majestic, and slightly ethereal woodland atmosphere, the composition opens with a surprising, hyper-smooth top note of velvety coconut. Rather than turning tropical, this introduction shifts beautifully into a complex, texturized heart where cooling eucalyptus and bracing green notes mimic fresh forest air, effortlessly interwoven with the delicate, airy floral elegance of classic rose and muguet (lily of the valley). The fragrance then anchors itself on a deeply plush, grounding baseline where rich amber and soft musks blend into a lasting frame of creamy sandalwood and comforting vanilla.
Olfactory Pyramid:
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Top Notes: Coconut
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Heart Notes: Eucalyptus, Green Note, Rose, Muguet (Lily of the Valley)
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Base Notes: Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla
Vibe: "The Majestic Woodland", an incredibly unique twist on a forest profile, starting with a smooth, deceptive hint of coconut smoothness that quickly breathes open into a crisp, therapeutic eucalyptus greenness, resting on a sophisticated, velvet-like woody-amber blanket.
Performance: Operating at a premium Eau de Parfum concentration, 60. Air of the Forest delivers a exceptionally reliable, long-lasting presence on the skin that smoothly sails through 8 to 10+ hours of wear. It opens with an expansive, highly diffusive flash of clean eucalyptus and soft green elements that projects a comforting, professional cloud well beyond handshake distance, making it an absolute standout for sophisticated daytime wear, crisp transition seasons, or an upscale office environment. As the juice interacts with natural body heat, the initial airy, green brightness transitions seamlessly into a dense, velvety scent bubble where the creamy sandalwood, warm amber, and white musk remain perfectly stable without breaking down or thinning out, leaving a uniquely compelling trail that holds tenaciously to clothing and fine fabrics for days.