Lord of Tree 树王 by Damfool Perfume

Lord of Tree 树王: A Forested New Fragrance from Damfool Perfume

Damfool Perfume has released Lord of Tree 树王, a new unisex fragrance for 2025. It was composed by Waveman Kong, and its name suggests a sovereign tree, an image that carries through the scent’s woody, aromatic character.

The composition moves from a sharp citrus-and-camphor opening to a resinous base of hinoki and Indonesian oud. It’s a modern perfume with a distinctly unhurried feel.

The top notes feature borneol, clove, lime and citrus leaves. Borneol gives a cool, almost medicinal lift; clove adds a subtle spicy warmth; lime and citrus leaves prevent the blend from becoming too dense. It is a fresh but slightly feral start.

In the heart, wormwood and hops create a dry, bitter-aromatic accord. Fir brings an evergreen crispness, so the middle phase feels like standing among pine trees with crushed herbs underfoot.

The base is where the character becomes unmistakable. Hinoki cypress provides a clean, smoky woodiness; red myrrh introduces a warm balsamic glow; Indonesian oud adds a dark, animalic depth. Tulip, far from a usual base note, brings a muffled floral softness to the drydown.

According to the official accords, the perfume is aromatic, woody, fresh spicy, green, citrus, balsamic, warm spicy, camphoraceous, amber and coniferous. These facets are woven together without a single dominant note, though the oud and hinoki leave the strongest impression.

Two early ratings give it an average of 3 out of 5. That modest score reflects a demanding composition, one that may appeal more to dedicated fragrance enthusiasts than to casual wearers.

This is for wearers who enjoy unisex perfumes with a green, bitter and woody profile. It will likely resonate with fans of incense, resinous balsams, and complex oud compositions.

Lord of Tree 树王 is a slow-burning scent. It starts with a bracing brightness, turns herbal, and finally settles into a deep, contemplative base. An intriguing statement from Damfool Perfume, and one worth experiencing on skin.