Fragrance comparison

Ad Astra vs Knize Forest

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 250 ratings analysed

Ad Astra

Helder Machado Perfumes

3.605 votes

Rank #67,583 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Knize Forest

Knize

3.81245 votes

Rank #6,691 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Forest takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ad Astra
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Knize Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Ad Astra0/4

Knize Forest4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Knize Forest
Sillage & projection: Knize Forest
Value for money: Knize Forest
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Knize Forest

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Ad AstraHelder Machado Perfumes

Knize ForestKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

3.81/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKnize Forest

SillageKnize Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerKnize ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

lavender65%

warm spicy56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonBergamotPink PepperPetitgrainOrange

Heart

LavenderBlack PepperClovesRosemaryApricot

Base

CedarVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Orange and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,583

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerKnize ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Helder Machado Ad Astra opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and tart petitgrain. Pink pepper adds a brisk spark across the top, giving the citrus accord a crisp, icy snap. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic rosemary and lavender take over the heart, supported by dark black pepper and a subtle streak …

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Knize Forest is a masculine aromatic fougere that feels like a quiet walk through Irish woodlands. It opens with bright citrus notes, including bergamot and lemon, before settling into a complex herbal heart of basil, sage, and oregano. The base grounds the composition with oak moss and earthy vetiver, perfect for coo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ad Astra or Knize Forest?

Knize Forest takes 4 of 4 categories. Ad Astra is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes. Choose Ad Astra for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ad Astra or Knize Forest?

Knize Forest lasts longest (Knize Forest 69/100, Ad Astra 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ad Astra or Knize Forest?

Knize Forest projects furthest (Knize Forest 58/100, Ad Astra 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ad Astra and Knize Forest smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Orange and Lavender.

Is Ad Astra or Knize Forest better for summer or winter?

Ad Astra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ad Astra and Knize Forest?

Ad Astra has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Cloves and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Knize Forest has top notes of Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil, Oregano, Sage and Palisander Rosewood, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.