Fragrance comparison

Carrington vs Knize Forest

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 267 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carrington

Charles of the Ritz

4.0522 votes

Rank #54,943 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Knize Forest

Knize

3.81245 votes

Rank #6,313 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carrington takes 3 of 5 categories.

Carrington
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Knize Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Carrington3/5

Knize Forest2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarringtonCharles of the Ritz

Knize ForestKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 36%Had 27%Want 38%

3.81/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerCarringtonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCarrington

SillageCarrington

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value67

Category winnerKnize ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

floral77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAniseBergamotAmalfi LemonBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineGeraniumVirginia CedarPatchouliFernVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

HeliotropeMuskAmberVanilleoak mossTonka Bean

Top

OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Basil. Durations are only published for Carrington, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 28%Casual 22%Party 16%

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerKnize ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrington by Charles of the Ritz smells like old-school boardroom authority wrapped in velvet. The cologne opens with a crisp flash of tart Amalfi lemon, sharp French lavender, and herbal basil that bites clean for ten minutes. Then the warmth creeps in. Spicy carnation, dark patchouli, and earthy forest fern fill th…

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Knize Forest is a masculine aromatic fougere that feels like a quiet walk through Irish woodlands. It opens with bright citrus notes, including bergamot and lemon, before settling into a complex herbal heart of basil, sage, and oregano. The base grounds the composition with oak moss and earthy vetiver, perfect for coo…

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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, Carrington or Knize Forest?

Carrington takes 3 of 5 categories. Carrington is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes. Choose Carrington for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Carrington or Knize Forest?

Carrington lasts longest (Carrington 80/100, Knize Forest 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carrington or Knize Forest?

Carrington projects furthest (Carrington 64/100, Knize Forest 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carrington and Knize Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Basil.

Is Carrington or Knize Forest better for summer or winter?

Carrington suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrington and Knize Forest?

Carrington has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Vanille. Knize Forest has top notes of Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil, Oregano, Sage and Palisander Rosewood, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.