Fragrance comparison

Autumn Vibes vs Forest of the Golden Dream

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 4,977 ratings analysed

Autumn Vibes

Maison Martin Margiela

3.464,896 votes

Rank #4,749 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Forest of the Golden Dream

Parfums Quartana

4.4081 votes

Rank #10,474 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forest of the Golden Dream takes 4 of 7 categories.

Autumn Vibes
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Forest of the Golden Dream
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Autumn Vibes2/7

Forest of the Golden Dream4/7

Ratings & consensus: Forest of the Golden Dream
Community sentiment: Forest of the Golden Dream
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Forest of the Golden Dream
Value for money: Autumn Vibes
Versatility: Forest of the Golden Dream
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Autumn Vibes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Autumn VibesMaison Martin Margiela

Forest of the Golden DreamParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 4,896 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

Category winnerForest of the Golden DreamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

32%Like

20%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

4,304 votes

63%Love

22%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerForest of the Golden DreamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageForest of the Golden Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAutumn VibesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

powdery83%

warm spicy74%

aromatic65%

mossy56%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

conifer58%

yellow floral44%

green30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomPink PepperCoriander

Heart

NutmegCarrot SeedsOlibanum

Base

CedarMossBalsam Fir

Notes

CypressPine needlesBalsam FirCanadian FirMimosa absoluteLaurelsOlibanumViolet LeafSandalwoodPink PepperEucalyptusCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Coriander, Olibanum and Balsam Fir. Durations are only published for Forest of the Golden Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall87

Winter58

Day100

Night46

Category winnerForest of the Golden DreamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex66

Women7

Men19

Unisex77

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,749

PerfumerFanny Bal

Launched—

Reviews421

Overall rank#10,474

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerAutumn VibesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Autumn Vibes by Maison Martin Margiela captures the essence of a crisp forest walk in October. This woody spicy composition leans heavily on cedar and moss, creating an atmospheric experience that mirrors the scent of damp earth and fallen leaves. It is an ideal companion for cool autumn days when you want to lean int…

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Forest of the Golden Dream by Parfums Quartana presents an airy, sunlit take on evergreen woods. Released in 2023 and composed by Celine Barel, this aromatic green composition steers away from dark, heavy sap. Crisp Italian lemon, eucalyptus, and pink pepper open the scent with a bright, brisk breeze. Soon after, pine…

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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, Autumn Vibes or Forest of the Golden Dream?

Forest of the Golden Dream takes 4 of 7 categories. Autumn Vibes is rated 3.46/5 from 4,896 votes; Forest of the Golden Dream is rated 4.40/5 from 81 votes. Choose Autumn Vibes for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Forest of the Golden Dream for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Autumn Vibes or Forest of the Golden Dream?

They last about the same: Autumn Vibes 65/100, Forest of the Golden Dream 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Autumn Vibes or Forest of the Golden Dream?

Forest of the Golden Dream projects furthest (Forest of the Golden Dream 55/100, Autumn Vibes 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Autumn Vibes and Forest of the Golden Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Coriander, Olibanum and Balsam Fir.

Is Autumn Vibes or Forest of the Golden Dream better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forest of the Golden Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Autumn Vibes is the stronger pick. Forest of the Golden Dream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Autumn Vibes and Forest of the Golden Dream?

Autumn Vibes has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Nutmeg, Carrot Seeds and Olibanum, a base of Cedar, Moss and Balsam Fir. Forest of the Golden Dream features Cypress, Pine needles, Balsam Fir, Canadian Fir and Mimosa absolute.