Fragrance comparison

Aeroplane vs Knize Forest

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 396 ratings analysed

Aeroplane

Detaille

4.06151 votes

Rank #16,263 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Knize Forest

Knize

3.81245 votes

Rank #6,128 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Forest takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aeroplane
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, 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.

Aeroplane3/7

Knize Forest4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AeroplaneDetaille

Knize ForestKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%

3.81/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerAeroplaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

151 votes

40%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerAeroplaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKnize Forest

SillageKnize Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value67

Category winnerKnize ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

mossy53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonBergamotPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

BasilMint

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossPatchouli

Top

OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Basil. Durations are only published for Aeroplane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAeroplaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women3

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 9%

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#6,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerKnize ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Aeroplane delivers an authentic splash of classic French perfumery built around crisp Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and petitgrain. You get an immediate burst of sour citrus rind that cuts clean through morning humidity. Within fifteen minutes, the tart opening eases into a cool green heart of fresh garden basil an…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aeroplane or Knize Forest?

Knize Forest takes 4 of 7 categories. Aeroplane is rated 4.06/5 from 151 votes; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes. Choose Aeroplane for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, 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, Aeroplane or Knize Forest?

Knize Forest lasts longest (Knize Forest 69/100, Aeroplane 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aeroplane or Knize Forest?

Knize Forest projects furthest (Knize Forest 58/100, Aeroplane 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aeroplane and Knize Forest smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Basil.

Is Aeroplane or Knize Forest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aeroplane is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Forest is the stronger pick. Aeroplane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aeroplane and Knize Forest?

Aeroplane has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil and Mint, a base of oak moss and Patchouli. 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.