Chapter Two vs La Foret Russe
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Foret Russe takes 3 of 4 categories.
Chapter TwoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
La Foret RusseChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chapter Two1/4
La Foret Russe3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Foret Russe
- Sillage & projection
- La Foret Russe
- Value for money
- Chapter Two
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Foret Russe
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chapter TwoDIEMLa Foret RusseNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
4.16/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
100%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
36%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Foret Russe
SillageLa Foret Russe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChapter TwoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
conifer77%
earthy65%
mossy53%
patchouli42%
woody100%
aromatic86%
green72%
fresh spicy58%
amber44%
herbal30%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
EvergreenCypressFir
Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours
Siberian PineHinoki Wood
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliOakmossResinsCedar
Top
ThymeSageHerbal Notes
Heart
Siberian PineCypress
Base
Gurjan balsamIncenseCedarOakmossVetiverBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCypress, Siberian Pine, Oakmoss and Cedar. Durations are only published for Chapter Two, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring71
Summer14
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night33
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#77,814
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,021
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews21
Category winnerLa Foret RusseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChapter 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…
Reviews →La Foret Russe is a deep, resinous aromatic scent centered on Siberian pine and cypress. It captures the damp, mossy smell of an ancient forest, perfect for quiet, crisp autumn days. This is a bold, uncompromising fragrance that prioritizes natural, woody realism over mass appeal, making it a distinct choice for those…
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, Chapter Two or La Foret Russe?
La Foret Russe takes 3 of 4 categories. Chapter Two is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; La Foret Russe is rated 4.16/5 from 58 votes. Choose Chapter Two for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose La Foret Russe for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapter Two or La Foret Russe?
La Foret Russe lasts longest (La Foret Russe 82/100, Chapter Two 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapter Two or La Foret Russe?
La Foret Russe projects furthest (La Foret Russe 72/100, Chapter Two 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapter Two and La Foret Russe smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Siberian Pine, Oakmoss and Cedar.
Is Chapter Two or La Foret Russe better for summer or winter?
Chapter Two suits day or night wear; La Foret Russe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter Two and La Foret Russe?
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. La Foret Russe has top notes of Thyme, Sage and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Siberian Pine and Cypress, a base of Gurjan balsam, Incense, Cedar and Oakmoss.
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