Biker vs Forbidden Grass
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Forbidden Grass takes 4 of 4 categories.
BikerChoose it for a musky and citrus character. Best in winter.
Forbidden GrassChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Biker0/4
Forbidden Grass4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Forbidden Grass
- Sillage & projection
- Forbidden Grass
- Value for money
- Forbidden Grass
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forbidden Grass
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BikerBrocardForbidden GrassOakchaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 33%Had 13%Want 53%
3.85/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
40%Love
25%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForbidden Grass
SillageForbidden Grass
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForbidden GrassBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
citrus90%
aromatic80%
powdery70%
fresh spicy60%
woody50%
aromatic100%
woody90%
warm spicy80%
fresh spicy70%
citrus60%
balsamic50%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonGrapefruitCardamomelemi
Heart
MintSea waterNutmeg
Base
White MuskCedarSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
CardamomGrapefruitThymeelemi
Heart
NutmegMate
Base
Cashmere WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliCedarwood
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, elemi and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer63
Fall63
Winter38
Day100
Night57
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#74,265
PerfumerRobert Berra
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#57,794
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerForbidden GrassHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBrocard Biker opens with a sudden burst of bergamot, lemon, and cardamom before settling into a cool sea water and mint heart. Its drying phase rests on a thick layer of white musk and dry cedar. Built for casual spring mornings, this budget fresh fragrance keeps projection close to the skin and fades quickly after th…
Reviews →Forbidden Grass by Oakcha is an earthy, aromatic green fragrance built around brisk herbs, tart citrus, and warm woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, crushed thyme, and spicy cardamom, quickly mellowing into a savory herbal heart of mate tea and warm nutmeg. As it dries down on skin, dry ced…
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, Biker or Forbidden Grass?
Forbidden Grass takes 4 of 4 categories. Biker is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes; Forbidden Grass is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Biker for a musky and citrus character. Best in winter. Choose Forbidden Grass for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Biker or Forbidden Grass?
Forbidden Grass lasts longest (Forbidden Grass 68/100, Biker 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Biker or Forbidden Grass?
Forbidden Grass projects furthest (Forbidden Grass 58/100, Biker 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Biker and Forbidden Grass smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, elemi and Nutmeg.
Is Biker or Forbidden Grass better for summer or winter?
Forbidden Grass suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Biker and Forbidden Grass?
Biker has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Mint, Sea water and Nutmeg, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Forbidden Grass has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Thyme and elemi, heart notes of Nutmeg and Mate, a base of Cashmere Wood, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Cedarwood.
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