Fragrance comparison

Cologne Toujours vs Winter Forest (Зимний лес)

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cologne Toujours

Bella Bellissima

4.333 votes

Rank #48,321 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)

Acidica Perfumes

4.1718 votes

Rank #39,992 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cologne Toujours takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cologne Toujours
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Winter Forest (Зимний лес)
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Cologne Toujours2/4

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cologne Toujours
Sillage & projection: Cologne Toujours
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Winter Forest (Зимний лес)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne ToujoursBella Bellissima

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)Acidica Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

39%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCologne Toujours

SillageCologne Toujours

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

fruity65%

green53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPink PepperMint

Heart

ChamomileOrange BlossomRoseJasmineNutmegRosemaryFennel

Base

Pine needles

Notes

Watery NotesCranberryPine needlesCedarWoody NotesMintLavender

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint and Pine needles. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring23

Summer8

Fall15

Winter100

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,992

PerfumerElena Markova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWinter Forest (Зимний лес)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cologne Toujours by Bella Bellissima reimagines the traditional citrus splash as a dense, woody aromatic blend. Fresh bergamot and cooling mint establish a crisp opening, while a resinous base of pine needles ensures the scent lingers far longer than standard colognes. It suits men seeking a sharp, herbal signature fo…

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Winter Forest (Зимний лес) by Acidica Perfumes is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Winter Forest (Зимний лес) was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Elena Markova.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cologne Toujours or Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Cologne Toujours takes 2 of 4 categories. Cologne Toujours is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Winter Forest (Зимний лес) is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose Cologne Toujours for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Winter Forest (Зимний лес) for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cologne Toujours or Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Cologne Toujours lasts longest (Cologne Toujours 90/100, Winter Forest (Зимний лес) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne Toujours or Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Cologne Toujours projects furthest (Cologne Toujours 88/100, Winter Forest (Зимний лес) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne Toujours and Winter Forest (Зимний лес) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Mint and Pine needles.

Is Cologne Toujours or Winter Forest (Зимний лес) better for summer or winter?

Cologne Toujours suits daytime wear; Winter Forest (Зимний лес) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne Toujours and Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Cologne Toujours has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Chamomile, Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Pine needles. Winter Forest (Зимний лес) features Watery Notes, Cranberry, Pine needles, Cedar and Woody Notes.