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Maison Margiela REPLICA Soul of the Forest fragrance bottle
Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela REPLICA Soul of The Forest

$128.29
Bottle size 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz

Woody, Earthy, Resinous, Green, Warm.

Key Fragrance Notes:

  • Top: Pimento Berries, Blackcurrant Buds, Moss Accord
  • Heart: Labdanum, Maple Sap Accord, Balsam Fir
  • Base: Indonesian Patchouli Oil, Atlas Cedarwood Oil

Soul of the Forest opens with pimento berries, blackcurrant buds, and moss before labdanum, maple sap, and balsam fir create a resinous forest heart. Patchouli and Atlas cedarwood deepen the base with earthy, dry woods. The fragrance is rich and green with warm balsamic depth rather than overt sweetness. It suits shoppers who prefer immersive woods, moss, resins, fir, and patchouli.

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Scent Pyramid

Top
Pimento Berries, Blackcurrant Buds, Moss Accord
Heart
Labdanum, Maple Sap Accord, Balsam Fir
Base
Indonesian Patchouli Oil, Atlas Cedarwood Oil

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About the Fragrance

REPLICA Soul of the Forest is Maison Margiela’s woody Eau de Parfum from the Fantasies collection, built around the idea of discovering the soul of an otherworldly woodland. Pimento berries, blackcurrant buds, and moss open the fragrance before labdanum, maple sap, and balsam fir create a resinous heart. Patchouli and Atlas cedarwood form the base, while Master Perfumer Quentin Bisch created the Mystical Wood accord that defines its surreal woody character.

Quick Facts

Brand
Fragrant Nest
Perfumer
Quentin Bisch
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Fragrance family
Woody
Expected wear
Long
Projection
Strong
Strength
Strong
Scent profile
Woody, Earthy, Resinous, Green, Warm
Full bottle size
100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
Availability
Available

Production Status

Production status
In Production

Notes & Composition

Top
Pimento Berries, Blackcurrant Buds, Moss Accord
Middle
Labdanum, Maple Sap Accord, Balsam Fir
Base
Indonesian Patchouli Oil, Atlas Cedarwood Oil

Scent Profile

Primary profile: Woody, Earthy, Resinous, Green, Warm

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When to Wear It

Best seasons
Fall, Winter
Best for
Evening, Date Night, Special Occasion
Day / night
Night
Mood
Meditative, Enveloping, Grounded

Structured woods and deeper facets give Maison Margiela REPLICA Soul of The Forest a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Strong projection and a 6–8 hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its meditative, enveloping, grounded character suits evening, date night, special occasion.

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Summary

Soul of the Forest is a deep woody Eau de Parfum built around moss, fir, resins, patchouli, cedarwood, and a Mystical Wood accord. Pimento berries and blackcurrant buds give the opening a spicy-green lift while moss establishes the damp forest-floor character. Labdanum and maple sap warm the heart with resinous and subtly sweet depth, while balsam fir reinforces the coniferous setting. Indonesian patchouli and Atlas cedarwood make the drydown earthy, dry, and substantial. Maison Margiela positions the fragrance as a powerful sylvan fantasy rather than a literal fresh forest scent. It should suit shoppers who want immersive woods and resins with strong autumn-winter character. The overall effect is enveloping and meditative.

About the Brand

Maison Margiela’s REPLICA fragrance collection translates recognizable places, moments, and atmospheres into scent. Introduced in 2012 as the house’s first fragrance collection, REPLICA Eau de Toilette centers on collective memories, while the Fantasies Eau de Parfum line expands the concept into surreal imagined experiences. Across both formats, Maison Margiela pairs detailed storytelling with perfumer-led compositions, familiar materials, and the line’s apothecary-inspired bottles and fabric labels. The collection is presented as largely unisex and designed around recognizable sensations rather than traditional gendered perfume categories, ranging from realistic memories such as Beach Walk to dreamlike concepts such as Soul of the Forest.

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