Fragrance comparison

Blue Dreams No. 2 vs Russian Forest

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

1 wins

Blue Dreams No. 2

M. Asam

2.001 votes

Rank #23,064 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Russian Forest

YanFroloff

4.1712 votes

Rank #43,625 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Dreams No. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Blue Dreams No. 2
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Russian Forest
Choose it for a green and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Blue Dreams No. 21/1

Russian Forest0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Dreams No. 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue Dreams No. 2M. Asam

Russian ForestYanFroloff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 6%Had 10%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

citrus80%

fruity70%

white floral60%

powdery50%

green100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

herbal61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White FlowersBlack CurrantAmberSandalwoodCedarCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantPine needlesCedarWhite Flowers

Base6-8 hrs

HayVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Black Currant, Cedar and Citruses. Durations are only published for Russian Forest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 44%Work 28%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#43,625

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue Dreams No. 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Dreams No. 2 by M. Asam is a woody, amber-forward composition that leans into a blend of black currant and cedar. It is a versatile choice for those who enjoy clean, grounded scents that transition easily from day to night. With a balance of citrus top notes and a sandalwood base, it offers a steady presence duri…

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Russian Forest by YanFroloff smells like stepping into a cold northern woodland right after a rain shower, crushing damp evergreen needles under your boots. It opens with a punchy splash of bright citruses and leafy green notes before plunging straight into wild crushed pine needles, dry cedar, and tart black currant.…

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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, Blue Dreams No. 2 or Russian Forest?

Blue Dreams No. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories. Blue Dreams No. 2 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Russian Forest is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Blue Dreams No. 2 for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Russian Forest for a green and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do Blue Dreams No. 2 and Russian Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Black Currant, Cedar and Citruses.

Is Blue Dreams No. 2 or Russian Forest better for summer or winter?

Russian Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Dreams No. 2 and Russian Forest?

Blue Dreams No. 2 features White Flowers, Black Currant, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedar. Russian Forest has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Black Currant, Pine needles, Cedar and White Flowers, a base of Hay, Vanilla and White Musk.