Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest (Manuel Cross) 2023 + Fragrance as Cartography Giveaway

Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest 

Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest, courtesy of the brand©

 Artisan Manuel Cross of Rogue Perfumery ranks among the perfumers I most admire. He creates fragrances that engage us personally; liquid conversations with perfumes past and  possibilities of the future of perfumery. With his recent 40 Rogue for Fragrance Vault, Manuel Cross reinterpreted a vintage fragrance Jean Desprez’s 40 Love and gave it his own rogue  twist.

Targhee Forest, by Manuel Cross

Caribou-Targhee Forest, courtesy of Manuel Cross©

Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest explores Manuel Cross’s skills as a cartographer. It is NOT a fragrance inspired by the past, rather  a scent of place and here and now. With this perfume we are presented with an ecosystem translated into the bottle.

Perfumer Manuel Cross of Rogue Perfumery

Manuel Cross of Rogue Perfumery ©

When Manuel seeks respite he heads to a particular place in nature. He describes “Caribou-Targhee National Forest, a short drive from my house. I leave stress behind and spend time with nature. The silence of the forest cuts me off from the commotion at home as if the commotion had never begun. This is a primal silence that centers me.”  The Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies over 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah, and Wyoming borders. It is home to fields of sage brush and native grasses with higher elevations supporting lodgepole pines and numerous species of spruce and fir trees.

 Caribou-Targhee Forest, courtesy of Manuel Cross©

Manuel describes his vision for Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest as a scent that “centers on the moment when the morning sun begins warming the pine trees and a resinous, sweet musk-like fragrance begins to fill the air. The aroma of the moist forest soil mingles with the scent of the silvery carpet of sagebrush covering the nearby hills. Venturing deeper into Targhee Forest, the fragrance of rich, woody cedar and lush oakmoss is grounding, soothing and uplifting.” The magnificent forest of this fragrance indeed sings. The juniper berry and sage combination is the highlight right out of the bottle. Juniper’s complex evergreen, balsamic and botanical sharpness is a perfect pairing to the piney cedar and peppery eucalyptus tones of sage brush (tridentata) essential oil. These materials together have an elevated lift and bold freshness that awaken the spirit along with the senses. Juniper’s lemony-citrus facet lends to the aromatic complexity of Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest. Bergamot and orange notes warm this agrestic scene with their diffuse morning light.

 

Targhee Forest, Manuel Cross of Rogue

  Caribou-Targhee Forest, courtesy of Manuel Cross©

As Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest moves into its exceptional dry down it is worth noting that perfumer Manuel Cross creates fragrances whose second and third acts are as beautiful as their openings. Contemporary fragrances sometimes have a bad habit of overdeveloping the top notes and leaving us hanging at the end. Manuel is an artisan who understands the ability of a well-made dry down to enthrall and delight. Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest is built around a classic chypre combination of bergamot, labdanum and oakmoss, functioning to frame a lovely development from open fields to forest floor. This journey is accented with coniferous and herbal elements in the opening and woody notes in the base. Geranium transitions us to a beautiful oakmoss, cedarwood, and amber dry down highlighted with patchouli and musk. The ambiance of a dew-laden forest floor is gorgeously articulated with loamy oakmoss and patchouli. Labdanum serves as the amber hearth for Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest, pulling the warmth of citric top notes down through the fragrance and leaving us basking in the very smile of nature itself.

Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest provides us with skyward and earth-bound olfactive interpretations of this precious wilderness.

 Notes: Juniper Berry, Fir Balsam, Sage Brush, Citrus, Pine, Geranium, Oakmoss, Amber, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk

I purchased my bottle of Targhee Forest opinions my own

Rachel K. Ng, Contributor

Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest

Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest, courtesy of the brand

Thanks to Rogue Perfumery we have a 30 ml bottle of Targhee Forest for a registered ÇaFleureBon reader in the UK, EU, or USA (if you are not sure if you are registered click here – you must register on our site or your entry will be invalid). To be eligible please leave a quality comment on this site with what strikes you about Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest and where you live. Draw Closes 5/23/2023. Do you have a favorite Rogue perfume?

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Available in the US at Lucky Scent and coming soon to stockists worldwide.

Manuel Cross was Michelyn’s Best Artisan of 2021 and Lauryn’s artisan of the year 2022. Rogue Perfumery Rostracto was one of Karl’s Top 10 best of 2022. L’Homme M. LaCroix was one of Michael’s and Lauryn’s top ten best perfumes of 2022.

Derviche II was one of Video Contributor Steven Gavrielatos top 10 best of 2021. Please read Senior Editor Lauryn Beer’s wonderful reviews of L’Homme M. LaCroix and Rogue Perfumery’s 40 Rogue here. Read UK Brand Ambassador and Senior Editor Karl Topham’s review of A’Oud Ancienne here, Rostractro here and Derviche II here. Deputy Editor Ida Meister reviewed Vetifleur here.

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58 comments

  • Brad Woolslayer says:

    I enjoy a nice pine fragrance. I loved the description of the morning sun warming the pine trees. I live in Maryland USA.

  • ianbradleyandrews says:

    Manuel is on fire lately. Lots of new releases. I love the smell of trees. This is right up my alley. I’d love to win this. I live in Indiana.

  • Scentsational Exchange says:

    From Rachel`s review Targhee Forest strikes me as a fragrance that captures the essence of a specific place and creates a sensory experience of being in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The description of the fragrance evokes a vivid image of the forest, from the warming sun on the pine trees to the aromatic blend of juniper, sage, and other natural elements. This is the forest I grew up next to.

    I like the careful attention to detail and composition of Manuel Cross, the perfumer, who skillfully combines notes such as juniper berry, sage brush, fir balsam, and citrus to create a layered and harmonious fragrance. The interplay between the fresh, green elements and the warm, woody undertones gives the fragrance depth and complexity.

    Another notable aspect is the emphasis on the journey and evolution of the fragrance. The description highlights the development from open fields to the forest floor, taking the wearer on a olfactory exploration of the natural surroundings. The dry down, which is often overlooked in contemporary fragrances, is given special attention here, with a classic chypre combination of bergamot, labdanum, and oakmoss providing a beautiful foundation for the fragrance.

    The use of natural elements and the focus on capturing the spirit of a specific location also stand out. Manuel Cross’s description of finding solace and inspiration in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest reflects a deep connection to nature. By translating this experience into a fragrance, he allows others to partake in the sensory beauty of the forest and its primal silence.

    Overall, Targhee Forest appears to be a well-crafted fragrance that celebrates nature, evokes a sense of place, and takes the wearer on a transformative olfactory journey.

    Unfortunately I have never tried any of Rogue Perfumery`s perfumes.

    I live in EU, Germany.

  • sjmin209 says:

    Definitely on board for a Manuel Cross wood fragrance. Can’t wait to try it. In the USa

  • Johnmichael02302 says:

    This is what I love the most about the art of Perfumery… the freedom of expression & the ability to transcribe a certain time, thought, place, feeling &/or emotion into a fragrance for all to share. I like to think of it as “liquid poetry” & Manuel is a master poet!! I can’t wait to explore this fragrance. I live for this! Good luck to all from Boston,

  • chki says:

    Loved Rachel’s article. Can’t help but see that this is Rogue’s take on Polo Green. A classic in perfumery. I wonder how Manuel will interpret it and if he can recapture the brutal strength of the original from the 70’s. Exciting release. US-CA.

  • Bonnie J Beck says:

    What strikes me about Targhee Forest by Manuel Cross is that it translates the experience of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest into a captivating scent. The notes of juniper, sage, cedar, and oakmoss, capture the essence of the forest, from the aromatic evergreens to the woody depths. I am excited to experience Targhee Forest, an olfactory journey that connects us to nature’s beauty.

  • Jeremy Upshaw says:

    Targhee is definitely a back-country slope hound’s paradise in winter, but I definitely think it’s one of the less-known, and thus underrated and underappreciated corners of the country in the other seasons for out of staters. I love that Manuel has bottled it’s essence of sun-drenched pine and spritely juniper, but I’m afraid that when the masses get a whiff of it… the secret will be out and it may become the hottest woodland getaway.

    As a resinous-woody lover myself, rogue seems to be hitting out of the park lately, but this seems like a crown jewel in the lineup!

    Oklahoma, USA

  • Jeremi says:

    The concept of this fragrance strikes me, I love how it’s inspired by a beautiful nature site. I also love the notes of this fragrance, they for sure make a perfectly balanced composition. I live in Trzebnica, Poland, EU. I never tried any Rogue fragrance but I’d love to try out Targhee Forest, so if I had to pick an all time favorite it would probably be the mentioned Targhee Forest.

  • FragranceIsMe says:

    I found Rachel’s review very in-depth, almost allowing me to transport myself into the middle of the Targhee Forest. This is a wonderful catalyst that is projecting me towards the inviting olfactory journey that Manuel Cross has awaiting. My nose is looking forward to the experience.
    USA

  • wormboy says:

    Oh my! This review was lovely to read and imagine the scene. I love Manuel’s work, and this sounds so different but yet still so good. I have some great memories of times spent in the mountains of Idaho with my buddies in our 20s. This would be a joy to smell and wear this summer. I live in Missouri, USA.

  • AleksCipri says:

    I was not as excited to see a new perfume release as I was when I saw this one. I completely agree with Rachel – Manuel is one of my absolute favorite most admired perfumers. I love his creations. I own 3 but I hope to get more. My favorite bin Mousse Illuminee of course 🙂
    I adore fragrances inspired by pine forests and coniferous trees so seeing that Manuel created one was so exciting …I cannot wait to test it. What excites me in this composition is also the combination of pine and fir balsam with juniper berries and sage. His creations are indeed beautiful in all of the evolutionary stages and I’m not surprise to hear Rachel saying this one is no exception. I’m from Illinois, US.

  • RonaldProkes17 says:

    What a sensational fragrance! Manuel’s recent output has been exceptional. He’s really pushing boundaries in the niche/artisinal category. I have a soft spot in my heart for the Pacific Northwest and this sounds like it would transport me there right away. The oakmoss sounds absolutely divine, the patchouli in the base is brilliant and adds more dimension to the woody amber notes. Juniper berry and geranium I think are such a timeless and elegant choice here and would love to try how Rogue utilise these notes in the perfume. I am also glad that Manuel went away from the overused vetiver note in scents that try to achieve similar things as Taghee Forest. Brilliant!
    I am located in California, USA.

  • hippononamus says:

    Having previously lived in Drictor, down the street from Targhee this one speaks to me. I haven’t found a fragrance that recreates the smell of the sagebrush in that part of the west, so I’m intrigued. I live in the US.

  • Grethel says:

    Manuel’s vision for the fragrance being inspired by the forest. The detailed description of the scent aims to capture the essence of the forest, from the warmth of the morning sun on pine trees to the mingling aromas of forest soil, sagebrush, cedar, and oakmoss. The emphasis on capturing the olfactory experience of nature demonstrates the intricate artistry involved in perfumery.
    Florida USA

  • olgAPOISON says:

    Finally, a Rogue perfume in EU giveaway! This is one of the brands I can only fantasize about. As a Taurus i love trees. Like the comment below Said, this really Sounds Like liquid poetry. Thanks, im from eu

  • Deso says:

    I like the idea of a forest in a bottle. Nature wnd earth-bound notes such as cedarwood, juniper berry, pine, pachouli sound appealing. From EU.

  • joshuabrian says:

    Manuel is my favorite current perfumer. I think he’s on another level. I’ve liked everything I’ve tried from him so far. His work is really awe inspiring. I’ve got Mousse Illuminee recently and love it a lot. Bon Monsieur is fantastic too. This new fragrance sounds incredible and right up my alley. I love pine in anything, and I know Manuel will do it right. Thanks for the opportunity. From USA.

  • ThatMulattoDude says:

    This location looks majestic. I can see why Mr. Cross drew his inspiration from this venue. It does seem like a place where one could withdraw and find peace and renewal. As for the fragrance itself, Polo Green comes to mind as a scent I used to wear heavily. I’m womdering if this is in the same vein, yet modernized. I really hope to win this giveaway. Appreciate the generosity of Rogue Perfumery. Many blessings from Virginia, USA!

  • Ken White says:

    I enjoyed Rachel’s article and I love a good pine scent. This one sounds like it has a very natural aroma. I’d love to win this! New Jersey, USA

  • Dubaiscents says:

    Beautiful review, Rachel! Manuel is also one of my favorite perfumers, his creations are always unique yet completely wearable and enjoyable. I can’t wait to see what he has done to interpret a pine forest! It is so difficult to pick one favorite from his line but, I might go with Chypre Mousse. Thanks for the draw, US

  • nmn2820 says:

    I cant imagine how it will take me to forrest when I close my eyes smelling Sandalwood or whole forrest trees. I wish I have chance.

  • rmsssss says:

    The magical moment of the sun warming the forest is one of my favorite moments of a camping trip. Given Manuel Cross’s skills as a perfumer, I have no doubt he captures that moment perfectly. I would love the opportunity to try Targhee Forest! My favorite perfume by Rogue is Mousse Illuminee. I’m in MN, USA.

  • castlemicro says:

    Hello from Florida, and thanks to Rachel for the review!

    I’d love to see how Rogue applies their vintage sensibilities to an atmospheric scent like this. The combination of geranium, sage, and juniper sounds very nice!

  • INYA says:

    My favorite from Rogue is Derviche. The geranium and oakmoss in Targhee Forest are calling my name. Thanks for the opportunity to sniff. Mich USA

  • London says:

    Classic chypre with fir trees sounds incredible. The description is so evocative that I can smell it already. I am in the U.K.

  • Amaziz89 says:

    As Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest moves into its exceptional dry down it is worth noting that perfumer Manuel Cross creates fragrances whose second and third acts are as beautiful as their openings. Contemporary fragrances sometimes have a bad habit of overdeveloping the top notes and leaving us hanging at the end. Manuel is an artisan who understands the ability of a well-made dry down to enthrall and delight. Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest is built around a classic chypre combination of bergamot, labdanum and oakmoss, functioning to frame a lovely development from open fields to forest floor. This journey is accented with coniferous and herbal elements in the opening and woody notes in the base. Geranium transitions us to a beautiful oakmoss, cedarwood, and amber dry down highlighted with patchouli and musk. The ambiance of a dew-laden forest floor is gorgeously articulated with loamy oakmoss and patchouli. Labdanum serves as the amber hearth for Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest, pulling the warmth of citric top notes down through the fragrance and leaving us basking in the very smile of nature itself.

    Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest provides us with skyward and earth-bound olfactive interpretations of this precious wilderness.

    Notes: Juniper Berry, Fir Balsam, Sage Brush, Citrus, Pine, Geranium, Oakmoss, Amber, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk A wonderful description by Rachel really intrigued by the notes and the fact Cross manages to keep us enthralled in all the stages from top notes, mid and base notes just shows the sheer class of this perfumer. Thanks a million from the UK

  • Ozzyaziz says:

    Manuel describes his vision for Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest as a scent that “centers on the moment when the morning sun begins warming the pine trees and a resinous, sweet musk-like fragrance begins to fill the air. The aroma of the moist forest soil mingles with the scent of the silvery carpet of sagebrush covering the nearby hills. Venturing deeper into Targhee Forest, the fragrance of rich, woody cedar and lush oakmoss is grounding, soothing and uplifting.” The magnificent forest of this fragrance indeed sings. The juniper berry and sage combination is the highlight right out of the bottle. Juniper’s complex evergreen, balsamic and botanical sharpness is a perfect pairing to the piney cedar and peppery eucalyptus tones of sage brush (tridentata) essential oil. These materials together have an elevated lift and bold freshness that awaken the spirit along with the senses. Juniper’s lemony-citrus facet lends to the aromatic complexity of Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest. Bergamot and orange notes warm this agrestic scene with their diffuse morning light. A beautiful description by the perfumer I am fascinated by the ones especially Patchouli and Musk in particular. This is a house that deserves extra praise just because the perfumers attention to detail is second to none. Thanks a lot from the UK

  • Arron_Q says:

    I love Mr. Cross’s work, he is a modern master of vintage style fragrances who always puts his own spin on them. It’s exciting to see him take cartography and one of his favorite zen locations as inspiration. As a big chypre fan, seeing this one fall into that category is music to my ears. I love his use of basil in Chypre Siam and the huge personality of moss which sits front and center in Mousse Illuminee, so I’m eager to see what he has done with the sage brush and juniper in Targhee Forest. I live in NC, USA.

  • Torax says:

    Great rewiew by Rachel, as always.
    Rogue Perfumery is a very interesting fragrance house. I am hugely in love with Derviche.
    I think that Targhee Forest is a great addition to my collection because mix with herbal elements and woody notes, just amazing. I also love that they try to make awareness of the enviromental issues that are around.
    Would love to try this one.
    USA here.

  • moisesst says:

    I grew up around pine trees. My friends and I would spend time outside the trees in my house and climb up them and pretend they were different houses. It was always a fun time taking the seeds out of the pinecones as well. I’m hoping this takes me back to those times.
    Salutations from Illinois, USA

  • Salem says:

    I think I need this in my life! Rachel made this perfume sound so beautiful! A chypre structure evoking a dewy forest, lots of oakmoss and patchouli and lush coniferous accents. I seem to crave refreshing, natural, grounding scents nowadays and seems like Targhee Forest is all of those. Well done Manuel Cross!
    Commenting from the EU.

  • Enzoftheworld says:

    Manuel cross is pushing this art form forward and he does not miss!!! Green Earthy Herbal Juniper qualities to this sound amazing and I feel like it would become a go to for me. I love the raw unapologetic earthy scents like Amber Kiso and Mississippi medicine from DS Durga and this sounds like something gritty and in a similar vein. I’d love to win! Would ship to Pittsburgh, PA.

  • Trinity33 says:

    CaFleureBon introduced me to Rogue Perfumery over a year ago and I was so intrigued by the review, I purchased a Discovery set to sample Manuel Cross’ fragrances myself. He is such a master with vintage inspired scents. Targhee Forest sounds like another masterful composition with its warm citrus notes and chypre structure. The forest elements sound very soothing and peaceful. Favorite Rogue is Mousse Illuminee. MD, USA

  • soviz says:

    This sounds like the perfect forest fragrance: the fact that it’s inspired by a specific forest that Manuel Cross has an intimate relationship with grounds it in the present and makes it even more special. My favorite Rogue perfume is Champs Lunaires but they’re all so wonderful; it’s hard to pick!

  • akb says:

    I’ve been really impressed with all of the Rogue scents I’ve tried, but I’m particularly a sucker for forest scents. That photograph of the Caribou-Targhee Forest (with the rock/water/fog) is exactly what I want to smell like. I’m in New York, USA.

  • ElenaChiss says:

    Never tried anything from Rogue, but Targhee Forest gives me the impression of freedom and wilderness. I would love to get my nose on it.
    Thank you

  • TravisO says:

    Love the sound of Targhee Forest. Being able to have a fragrance that performs from beginning to end speaks of quality.

    Manuel does a great job in creating classic fragrances so getting a sniff of this modern fragrance sounds interesting and quite unique.

    Thanks from the USA

  • Cuttyj77 says:

    This fragrance sounds amazing! I have sampled quite a few from this house, which in my opinion are blended very well. I am always looking for fragrances with a realistic pine note. Thank you for the draw! NY- USA.

  • foreverscents says:

    Every perfume that I have tried by Manuel Cross has been filled with such depth and artistry. I am very interested indeed to experience Manuel’s tribute to the Caribou-Targhee Forest. I love the smell of the forest when the brilliant sun starts to warm the trees and brush. I am sure this fragrance will transport all wearers to the forest. I love Bon Monsieur and Vetifleur from Rogue Perfumery.
    I live in the USA.

  • juissance says:

    My favorite so far of Manuel Cross is his Rostracto, which reminds me of my motorcycle-riding printmaking teacher. It smells of the pine tar & asphaltum “ball ground” one uses to coat zinc plates to resist the acid bath. He himself appeared to have the same resilient quality of this “ball ground”, through nature or nurture, as he would pick the plates out of the acid with his bare hands and tell anybody watching to “don’t ever do this.”

    Upon graduating he handed me his personal copy of Bruce Springsteen’s “Darkness on the Edge of Town” and said only to me, in his stoic way: “when I was your age, this man was a god to me.” He probably bled the stuff out of his sweat glands; for the rest of us there is only Rostracto.

    And what strikes me about targhee forest is that like Rostracto and especially Mousse Illuminee being examples, Manuel exceeds at these wood-adjacent, mossy scents that I love and I both am in anticipation of seeing what he’s done next, as well as finally being able to graduate from samples to owning a full bottle of one of his perfumes! I live in California

  • yana says:

    This sounds amazing! A perfume that can capture the early morning scent of a forest, the crisp fresh air, the dewy wetness, and herbaceous pines and firs would be incredible. I also love a chypre. The review makes me want to inhale the The Caribou-Targhee National Forest. I’m UK

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thanks for the wonderful review Rachel.

    I do love fragrances that are inspired by locations and nature and this one absolutely knocks it out of the park, both in terms of notes and sensibility.

    What I really enjoy about Manuel Cross’s work is his ability to weave in really vintage styles, in a way that seems contemporary. I love the use of fresh green notes and I imagine that there are a lot of medicinal qualities to this, which I love.

    Excited to give this a try.

    Cheers from WI, USA

  • Sérgio Rodrigo Alves Teixeira says:

    Wow, reading Targhee Forest’s notes and accords brought back memories of hiking through the forest in the north of Portugal with my grandmother. We used to cross the forest to get to the village nearby for the early Christian mass, and the smells and atmosphere were eerily similar to what Manuel just described. I loved it, and I’m really curious to try it. My favorite “green” fragrance is Mousse Illuminee, so I’m betting I’m going to love this one as well. I’m From Portugal

  • theo20 says:

    I love the label style, so vintage. I’d love to get my hands on this. I have to say, the description is lovely but it’s never what I imagined so I’m usually pleasantly surprised.

    U.S.

  • Sonbahia says:

    Nice review Rachel! Undoubtedly, Manuel Crosss is a Renaissance man transferred to the 21st century: Perfumer, chef and cartographer… and tireless. His mind does not stop producing great perfumes and he follows in the footsteps of Dawn Spencer-Hurwitz, expanding a catalog where everything is desirable. Now it is a photo of a forest near his house: pines, cedars, moss. An amazing opening of sharp , citrusy and balsamic juniper berry with piney and peppery sage. And happily a very interesting dry down (where most perfumes fail): Geranium opens the path to oakmoss, cedarwood, patchouli and musk with an amazing labdanum to amber the scent. Soil, Trees and skies in a small great flask. As Thai food lover I have a passion for Chypre-Siam. I live in Spain, EU.

  • Laurentiu says:

    I know that Mr. Manuel Cross has a cult-like following amongst the fragrance enthusiasts. I have yet to try anything created by him, but I hope Targhee Forest will be my first step in the discovery of this house. Aromatic forest fragrances always have a special place in my heart as they remind me of my childhood and the numerous walks I used to take together with my father in the nearby forests of our town, so I am looking forward to trying anything that is forest-inspired when it comes to perfumery. Thank you very much for the review and the draw!

  • Johnmc5000 says:

    I travel a great deal for my job and I must agree that each region has its own scent and smells.
    The Targhee is certainly included with that statement.
    I have never sampled a Rogue Perfumery scent and this would be a fabulous place to start.
    Thanks for the giveaways.
    Oklahoma USA

  • johnmadison says:

    Rogue Perfumery’s Targhee Forest sounds so lovely. I love when you said that Targhee Forest is an ecosystem translated in a bottle. I myself have been to The Caribou-Targhee National Forest back in 2014 and found the elements of this peaceful place to envelope a sense of calm like none other.
    I love when described the morning sun warming the pine needles, through that sentence I can begin to smell what Targhee Forest’s fragrance is. Then when said, “The ambiance of a dew-laden forest floor is gorgeously articulated with loamy oakmoss and patchouli,” I was completely sold, and I’m certain I would love the nectar that resides in this bottle.
    Thank you for the review, Rachel!
    John – Minnesota, USA

  • mmerline says:

    I just can’t get over how productive Manual Cross has been for the last year or so. He’s released a few new fragrances, all in different styles, and all with a ton of unique personality. After discovering Mousse Illuminee, I’ve always been curious how Cross would interpret a more literal outdoorsy forest scent; the resinous pine, grasses, mulched floor, and cedar of Targhee Forest are exactly what I hoped for. Rachel’s description of the loamy drydown is particularly compelling. I can’t wait to try this one.

    I’m in the USA. Mousse Illuminee is my favorite Rogue perfume.

  • Regis Monkton says:

    I’m fond of Rogue Perfumery’s “Mousse Illuminee” and “Bon Monsieur”, and I’m very interested in trying “Targhee Forest”. I like its list of notes, I like the oakmoss which Manny Cross uses, and I’m very interested to try a fragrance from Manny which has a coniferous aspect to it. I live in the U.S.A.

  • simo975g says:

    I’m happy to learn that he is making a chypre. Chypre-Siam is possibly the best modern chypre I’ve tried. I’m quickly running through my bottle.

    Back to Targhee Forest, the description brings back fond memories of travels in the states, a place not usually evoked by perfumers. This foresty chypre is something I’m watching out for.

    I live in Denmark, EU

  • AromaDulce73 says:

    I love when he describes this scent. A scent that “centers on the moment when the morning sun begins warming the pine trees and a resinous, sweet musk-like fragrance begins to fill the air. The aroma of the moist forest soil mingles with the scent of the silvery carpet of sagebrush covering the nearby hills. Venturing deeper into Targhee Forest, the fragrance of rich, woody cedar and lush oakmoss is grounding, soothing and uplifting.”

    This would be my 1st Rogue Perfume.

    Los Angeles, California USA

  • Michael Prince says:

    What interests me about Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest is how Manuel the founder and perfumer describes this amazing and realistic fragrance “centers on the moment when the morning sun begins warming the pine trees and a resinous, sweet musk-like fragrance begins to fill the air. The aroma of the moist forest soil mingles with the scent of the silvery carpet of sagebrush covering the nearby hills. Venturing deeper into Targhee Forest, the fragrance of rich, woody cedar and lush oakmoss is grounding, soothing and uplifting.” My favorite fragrance from Rogue Perfumery is Ishtar. I am from the USA.

  • Caliwas says:

    What I enjoy and strikes me about Rogue Perfumery Targhee Forest is the thought behind its creation by amazing perfumer *Manuel Cross. I love that he wants the fragrance to wow in the dry down as much as it had in the opening. Brilliant. Thanks for the awesome giveaway. Greetings from the USA.

  • Germaine says:

    Mousse Illuminee has been one of my fav scents I have ever smelled so I’m always interested in what comes out of the house. I’m usually a fan of juniper berry as well so this one looks promising.

    Gilbert AZ

  • Maestro says:

    I liked this fragrance because of Rachel’s review. The fragrance description effectively portrays various elements of the forest, such as the warmth of the sun on pine trees and the aromatic blend of juniper, sage, and other natural components. With a personal connection to the forest, the fragrance expertly combines fresh, green elements with warm, woody undertones, creating a multi-dimensional and harmonious scent in my imagination. For me, Targhee Forest is a meticulously crafted perfume that not only celebrates nature but also evokes a strong sense of place and takes the wearer on a transformative olfactory journey.
    Warm regards from the United States.