Alcazar vs Deep Forest
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories.
AlcazarChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Deep ForestChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Alcazar1/7
Deep Forest6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Deep Forest
- Community sentiment
- Deep Forest
- Longevity
- Deep Forest
- Sillage & projection
- Deep Forest
- Value for money
- Alcazar
- Versatility
- Deep Forest
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Deep Forest
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlcazarTed LapidusDeep ForestBognerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 129 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
4.26/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
Category winnerDeep ForestRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
52%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
129 votes
42%Love
53%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
74 votes
Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDeep Forest
SillageDeep Forest
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAlcazarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
leather69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
amber61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitronPetitgrainNutmeg
Heart
Orange BlossomLavenderRosemary
Base
Tonka BeanLeatherWhite Cedar Extract
Top
NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli
Heart
VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon
Base
oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Nutmeg, Lavender and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer47
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night71
Category winnerDeep ForestMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,884
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#3,516
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTed Lapidus Alcazar opens with a bright burst of citron and aromatic petitgrain before settling into a warm, lavender-heavy heart. As the scent dries down, it shifts into a dry leather base sweetened by tonka bean. This masculine fragrance works best in cooler weather, offering a classic clean profile with an unexpect…
Reviews →Deep Forest smells like a classic 1990s aromatic woody, bright with citrus and herbs at the top, then greener, spicier, and darker as patchouli, vetiver, oak moss, and incense settle in. It reads masculine, earthy, and slightly resinous rather than sweet. If you enjoy old-school forest-style compositions with moss, sp…
Reviews →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, Alcazar or Deep Forest?
Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories. Alcazar is rated 3.76/5 from 129 votes; Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes. Choose Alcazar for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Alcazar or Deep Forest?
Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Alcazar 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alcazar or Deep Forest?
Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, Alcazar 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alcazar and Deep Forest smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Nutmeg, Lavender and Rosemary.
Is Alcazar or Deep Forest better for summer or winter?
For summer, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Alcazar is the stronger pick. Deep Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alcazar and Deep Forest?
Alcazar has top notes of Citron, Petitgrain and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Rosemary, a base of Tonka Bean, Leather and White Cedar Extract. Deep Forest has top notes of Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Incense, Musk and French labdanum.
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