Fragrance comparison

Audacity vs Fortis

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,564 ratings analysed

3 wins

Audacity

Be Layered

3.336 votes

Rank #57,298 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Fortis

Les Liquides Imaginaires

4.061,558 votes

Rank #1,970 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Audacity takes 3 of 4 categories.

Audacity
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fortis
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Audacity3/4

Fortis1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AudacityBe Layered

FortisLes Liquides Imaginaires

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

4.06/ 5 · 1,558 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

41%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

1,558 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAudacity

SillageAudacity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAudacityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud83%

patchouli65%

powdery48%

musky30%

woody100%

oud86%

warm spicy72%

powdery58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, oud and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodCedarPatchouliMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Agarwood (Oud)CuminSaffronCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Heart2-4 hrs

Guaiac WoodVetiverCedarAmyris

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Fortis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men48

Unisex45

Women7

Date 38%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,970

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews84

Category winnerFortisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Audacity by Be Layered makes a striking impression with a dry, peppery burst that immediately signals its woody intentions. As the fragrance settles onto your skin, the smoky warmth of cedar and guaiac wood emerges to dominate the profile, while a soft musk undercurrent keeps it from feeling overly harsh. This is not …

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Fortis by Les Liquides Imaginaires delivers an approachable take on dark, smoky woods. The fragrance opens with a punch of earthy cypriol oil, dry saffron, and a distinct touch of cumin, immediately establishing an amber-tinged shadow without turning funky. As the first rush settles, agarwood merges with dry cedar and…

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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, Audacity or Fortis?

Audacity takes 3 of 4 categories. Audacity is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Fortis is rated 4.06/5 from 1,558 votes. Choose Audacity for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fortis for a woody and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Audacity or Fortis?

Audacity lasts longest (Audacity 87/100, Fortis 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Audacity or Fortis?

Audacity projects furthest (Audacity 70/100, Fortis 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Audacity and Fortis smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and powdery accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Audacity or Fortis better for summer or winter?

Audacity suits daytime wear; Fortis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Audacity and Fortis?

Audacity features Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Fortis has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cumin, Saffron and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Cedar and Amyris, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Vanilla and Patchouli.