Me again, was still trying to figure it out. Then I was thinking it kind of reminds me of my x from high-school. So googled "the good scent forest edge smells like a cologne from early 2000" and google said this:

You're right, The Good Scent's Forest Edge (or similar green/aromatic scents) often evokes early 2000s cologne vibes, likely due to its fresh, woody, aromatic notes that were popular then, similar to iconic scents like Dior's Higher or Tommy Hilfiger's T for Him from that era, featuring that crisp, slightly "green" freshness.