Artisan Forest vs Emelia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Artisan Forest takes 6 of 7 categories.
Artisan ForestChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
EmeliaChoose it for a green and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Artisan Forest6/7
Emelia1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Artisan Forest
- Community sentiment
- Artisan Forest
- Longevity
- Artisan Forest
- Sillage & projection
- Artisan Forest
- Value for money
- Artisan Forest
- Versatility
- Artisan Forest
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Emelia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Artisan ForestJohn VarvatosEmeliaToccaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 6%Had 2%Want 92%
3.77/ 5 · 247 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerArtisan ForestRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
31%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
11%Hate
36 votes
22%Love
52%Like
7%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
247 votes
Category winnerArtisan ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArtisan Forest
SillageArtisan Forest
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArtisan ForestBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green92%
woody84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
green100%
sweet92%
fresh84%
floral77%
fruity69%
citrus61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both green, sweet and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Fig LeafTangeloRosemaryGalbanum
Heart2-4 hrs
FigBuchu or AgathosmaViolet LeafArtemisia
Base5-7 hrs
CedarwoodAmberPatchouliVetiver
Top
Fig LeafMagnoliaClementineJapanese LoquatBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
GrassFigMateAmaryllisIris Flower
Base
Coconut NectarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Praline
InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Fig and Buchu or Agathosma. Durations are only published for Artisan Forest, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer100
Fall83
Winter39
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer94
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winnerArtisan ForestMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,392
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#10,573
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerEmeliaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJohn Varvatos Artisan Forest brings an earthy, botanical green profile that cuts right through stuffy city air. It opens with a snappy crack of bitter galbanum, crushed fig leaf, and juicy tangelo. The citrus sparks immediately. Within twenty minutes, the sharp herbal greenery softens into milky fig fruit, violet leaf…
Reviews →Tocca Emelia captures a wet, grassy morning in a Mediterranean garden. The scent starts with a sharp, damp burst of clementine and green fig leaf, before settling into a soft heart of mate tea and amaryllis. Instead of the usual heavy, sunscreen-style coconut, this composition uses a thin stream of fresh coconut water…
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, Artisan Forest or Emelia?
Artisan Forest takes 6 of 7 categories. Artisan Forest is rated 3.94/5 from 36 votes; Emelia is rated 3.77/5 from 247 votes. Choose Artisan Forest for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Emelia for a green and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Artisan Forest or Emelia?
They last about the same: Artisan Forest 59/100, Emelia 58/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Artisan Forest or Emelia?
Projection is very close: Artisan Forest 51/100, Emelia 49/100 for sillage.
Do Artisan Forest and Emelia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Fig and Buchu or Agathosma.
Is Artisan Forest or Emelia better for summer or winter?
For summer, Artisan Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Artisan Forest is the stronger pick. Artisan Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Artisan Forest and Emelia?
Artisan Forest has top notes of Fig Leaf, Tangelo, Rosemary and Galbanum, heart notes of Fig, Buchu or Agathosma, Violet Leaf and Artemisia, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver. Emelia has top notes of Fig Leaf, Magnolia, Clementine and Japanese Loquat, heart notes of Grass, Fig, Mate and Amaryllis, a base of Coconut Nectar, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Praline.
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