Enchanted Forest

Enchanted Forest by The Vagabond Prince is a highly complex and naturist fragrance that centers on a bold, realistic blackcurrant note. It opens with a sharply tart, juicy burst of blackcurrant leaf and fruit, intertwined with aldehydes and spices like pink pepper, creating a vibrant and green-woodsy prelude reminiscent of an early forest walk. The refinement and balance are lauded by many users, who describe the experience as deeply immersive, evoking visions of Russian taiga, incense-rich fairy tales, and wild forest clearings. Over time, the composition naturally evolves into a warm, resinous drydown with notes of balsam fir, patchouli, vanilla, and moss, giving it a comforting, slightly sweet foundation that lingers pleasantly even on hot days or in warmer climates. While this transformation is widely appreciated, the same reviewers note that the blackcurrant dominance is brief and fades fast, often replaced by a more masculine, earthy tone that some find incompatible with a feminine, wearable aesthetic. The signature scent, however, is its intense realism—users say it captures the essence of crushed blackcurrant leaves and ripe berries as if at the source. The fragrance is widely considered the best on the market for blackcurrant authenticity, with remarkable depth and cumulative illusions. Longevity and sillage are moderate to strong, but the scent can quickly become close to the skin and fade after a few hours for some, and implant often struggles to reach great, wearable proportions at the ending. Users advise testing before purchase due to the high sensitivity of hydroxyl-based notes and the contrasting opinions about the mousy undertones (which some liken to cat pee or antiseptic wood) that can arise on certain skin chemistries.