Fragrance comparison

Chapter Two vs Forest Bathing

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Chapter Two

DIEM

2.001 votes

Rank #77,814 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Forest Bathing

Aftelier

3.8211 votes

Rank #43,710 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Chapter Two
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Forest Bathing
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chapter Two2/4

Forest Bathing2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter TwoDIEM

Forest BathingAftelier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 12%Had 3%Want 85%

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

45%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityChapter Two

SillageForest Bathing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerChapter TwoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

conifer77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

patchouli42%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

violet77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

EvergreenCypressFir

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

Siberian PineHinoki Wood

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliOakmossResinsCedar

Notes

PearVioletBergamotFirHinoki WoodCypressJapanese CypressMyrrhSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Fir and Hinoki Wood. Durations are only published for Chapter Two, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,710

PerfumerMandy Aftel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerForest BathingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter Two by DIEM is a crisp conifer fragrance centered on fresh needle evergreens, dry woods, and earthy moss. It opens with an invigorating burst of evergreen, cypress, and fir, giving an immediate sensation of cool mountain air. As the initial sharpness settles, Siberian pine and dry hinoki wood bring a clean, re…

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Forest Bathing by Aftelier wears more like a soft, airy woodland impression than a dark conifer bomb. Pear, bergamot and violet give it a clean, lightly soapy lift, while cypress, woods and resinous touches keep it grounded. It may suit someone who wants a gentle green woody scent with a dreamy, polished feel. If you …

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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, Chapter Two or Forest Bathing?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chapter Two is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Forest Bathing is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Chapter Two for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Forest Bathing for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chapter Two or Forest Bathing?

Chapter Two lasts longest (Chapter Two 60/100, Forest Bathing 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter Two or Forest Bathing?

Forest Bathing projects furthest (Forest Bathing 65/100, Chapter Two 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter Two and Forest Bathing smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Fir and Hinoki Wood.

Is Chapter Two or Forest Bathing better for summer or winter?

Chapter Two suits day or night wear; Forest Bathing suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter Two and Forest Bathing?

Chapter Two has top notes of Evergreen, Cypress and Fir, heart notes of Siberian Pine and Hinoki Wood, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Resins and Cedar. Forest Bathing features Pear, Violet, Bergamot, Fir and Hinoki Wood.