75ml

75ml

INEKE

IDYLLWILD

Name: IDYLLWILD
Brand: INEKE
Price: 145.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$145

Description

Idyllwild by Ineke is a vivid journey through the wild, aromatic forests of California. Its opening bursts forth with crisp rhubarb tea, sparkling grapefruit, and a distinctive herbal freshness, conjuring memories of windswept conifers and mountain air. The heart reveals fir needle, cypress, and sagebrush, wrapping the wearer in an invigorating yet meditative woodland embrace. Resonant base notes of ponderosa pine, cypriol, subtle oud, and delicate musks evoke the comfort of forest trails and campfire whispers. Perfumer: Ineke Rühland

Scent Profile

Aromatic

Woody

Herbal

Resinous

Fresh

Earthy

Notes

Top Notes

Rhubarb Tea

Grapefruit

Lavender

Eucalyptus Mint

Middle Notes

Fir Needle

Cypress

Big Sur Sagebrush

Wildcrafted Herbs

Cardamom

Base Notes

Ponderosa Pine

Cypriol

Oud

Musk

About INEKE

Ineke is a San Francisco–based niche perfume brand founded by Ineke Ruhland, a classically trained perfumer known for her poetic and contemporary approach to scent. Combining European artistry with West Coast creativity, the brand offers thoughtfully composed fragrances that balance refinement and storytelling. Each perfume—like After My Own Heart or Field Notes from Paris—reflects Ineke’s signature blend of elegance, whimsy, and modern romanticism.

Perfumer

Ineke Ruhland

Ineke Ruhland is a Dutch-born, San Francisco–based perfumer and founder of the niche fragrance brand INEKE. Trained at ISIPCA in Versailles and experienced with major perfume houses in Europe before launching her own line in 2006, she is celebrated for her refined compositions that weave narrative and emotion into modern, wearable art. Blending classical French technique with a distinctly creative, West Coast sensibility, Ineke’s work embodies both sophistication and storytelling in perfumery.

Website

Reviews

4.1

Very Good8 reviews

Ministry of Scent

4.1/5 • 8 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers consistently praise Idyllwild for its realistic portrayal of a conifer forest, balanced by tart citrus and nuanced herbal undertones. It is celebrated as meditative and original, avoiding the synthetic or harsh notes common in many pine-themed fragrances.

Pros

Performance excellence: Longevity is noted as good to very good, with the scent evolving from fresh and herbal to more resinous and woody over several hours.

Versatile appeal: Works exceptionally well in casual and outdoor settings, suitable for all genders and multiple seasons due to its balanced aromatic and woody character.

Quality composition: The blend is described as refined and convincing, with naturalistic forest effects and a harmonious drydown that is comforting rather than overpowering.

Cons

Specific limitation: Projection is moderate, with sillage creating a gentle 'forest aura' rather than a bold trail.

Situational drawback: May feel too subdued for those seeking stronger, more dramatic woody fragrances or for formal evening occasions.

Comparisons

Similar to Andy Tauer’s Reverie au Jardin: Both offer gentle, airy takes on the green fougère genre, though Idyllwild emphasizes forest realism over floral softness.

Reminds reviewers of classic fougère fragrances: Idyllwild is noted for being easier to wear, with less emphasis on overt masculinity or old-fashioned barbershop elements.