Fragrance comparison

Anthracite Pour L'Homme vs Forte + Forte

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 124 ratings analysed

5 wins

Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Jacomo

4.1982 votes

Rank #9,644 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Forte + Forte

Profumi del Forte

3.8142 votes

Rank #33,225 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Forte + Forte
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Anthracite Pour L'Homme5/7

Forte + Forte1/7

Ratings & consensus: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Community sentiment: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Longevity: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Sillage & projection: Forte + Forte
Value for money: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anthracite Pour L'HommeJacomo

Forte + ForteProfumi del Forte

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

3.81/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 40%Had 24%Want 35%

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

24%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAnthracite Pour L'Homme

SillageForte + Forte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

iris48%

earthy30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGalbanumGrapefruitPineapplePepperCypressBergamotMarjoram

Heart

ClovesCyclamenOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonOrangeGrapefruitTarragonBergamotLavenderPetitgrain

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisJasmineCloves

Base2 to 4 hours

Tonka BeanOakmossPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cloves. Durations are only published for Forte + Forte, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall21

Winter21

Day100

Night14

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,644

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#33,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite Pour L'Homme by Jacomo is a bold, aromatic woody fragrance for men released in 1991. It balances crisp lavender and galbanum with warm spices and a grounded oakmoss base. Best worn during cool spring days or formal office settings, it offers a sophisticated, classic profile for those who appreciate traditio…

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Forte + Forte by Profumi del Forte brings a sharp, sunlit burst of citrus to the skin, leading with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet orange. A crisp aromatic edge of lavender, petitgrain, and leafy tarragon balances the bright fruit immediately. As the initial sharpness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a pow…

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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, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Forte + Forte?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Anthracite Pour L'Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 82 votes; Forte + Forte is rated 3.81/5 from 42 votes. Choose Anthracite Pour L'Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Forte + Forte for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Forte + Forte?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme lasts longest (Anthracite Pour L'Homme 72/100, Forte + Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Forte + Forte?

Forte + Forte projects furthest (Forte + Forte 65/100, Anthracite Pour L'Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Forte + Forte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cloves.

Is Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Forte + Forte better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forte + Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite Pour L'Homme is the stronger pick. Forte + Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Forte + Forte?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Cloves, Cyclamen, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar. Forte + Forte has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Tarragon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Patchouli and White Musk.