Arborist

Arborist by Jorum Studio is a deeply atmospheric, unapologetically masculine scent that evokes a ruggedly sensual forest worker’s experience—think sweat-dampened, resin-slicked timber, leather, and cold metal. The opening is sharp and spicy, with saffron and pungent cumin-like notes that blend with oily, animalic undertones—scratchy, metallic, and roughly human. The heart reveals a dense, warm woodiness, enriched with myrrh, labdanum, and fir that feel like cured lumber or sun-baked pine. Magnolia, quince, and a whisper of honey provide a faint sweetness, but they never fully temper the raw, earthy, and slightly volatile core. Longevity is solid, with a dense sillage that lingers, especially in winter or cooler environments. It's most suited to nighttime or autumn days, where its oily, leathery depth feels immersive. Some savor the architectural quality—even if it smells like sweat and machine oil—because it defies conventional perfume formulas, offering a dense, real-world forest experience. Others find the animalic, slightly urine-tinted note too dominant, leading to frustration. Yet for those drawn to naturality, raw emotional texture, and extreme olfactory honesty, Arborist feels like a definitive statement.