by Lush
Guardian of the Forest is a highly naturalistic, green-woody body spray that evokes a damp, mossy forest after rain. It opens with crisp cypress and aromatic herbal greenery, creating a vivid, almost hyperrealistic impression of wild foliage—think crushed pine leaves, cool earth, and whispered forest breezes. The heart blends palisander rosewood and earthy oakmoss, giving it a faintly sweet, violety softness that prevents harshness, though some note a mild plasticky or artificial nuance. Over time, it evolves into a subtly musky, dry-green profile with a lingering green floral quality, reminiscent of cut stems in a damp greenhouse. It performs best when decanted into a personal atomizer due to its strong initial sillage and lightweight projection, with most users finding it more suitable for spring and summer, particularly in warm, humid weather.