Fragrance comparison

Concrete Forest vs Creation The Vert

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 218 ratings analysed

Concrete Forest

Strangers Parfumerie

3.7973 votes

Rank #17,573 GreenOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Creation The Vert

Ted Lapidus

3.94145 votes

Rank #10,489 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation The Vert takes 5 of 7 categories.

Concrete Forest
Choose it for a green and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation The Vert
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Concrete Forest2/7

Creation The Vert5/7

Ratings & consensus: Creation The Vert
Community sentiment: Creation The Vert
Longevity: Concrete Forest
Sillage & projection: Creation The Vert
Value for money: Creation The Vert
Versatility: Concrete Forest
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation The Vert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Concrete ForestStrangers Parfumerie

Creation The VertTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 11%Had 3%Want 87%

3.94/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerCreation The VertRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

26%Like

22%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

28%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerCreation The VertMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityConcrete Forest

SillageCreation The Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value77

Category winnerCreation The VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

ozonic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

green100%

fresh92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both green, fresh and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BambooMountain AirCucumberMintIvyConcreteGreen TeaGinkgoJapanese OrangeMandarin BlossomAngelicaLily of the Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Green TeaGreen AppleGrapefruitMintOakmossLilyStar AniseWhite MuskJasmineOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint and Green Tea. 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

Summer88

Fall50

Winter13

Day100

Night16

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerConcrete ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex78

Women9

Men5

Unisex56

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,573

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#10,489

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerCreation The VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Concrete Forest opens with sharp galbanum, crushed mint, and crisp bamboo that mimic wet pavement after a rainstorm. As the bitterness settles, ginkgo leaves, cucumber, and mountain air accord introduce an airy, damp greenness over a base of oakmoss and cedar. It suits cool spring mornings when you want a raw, urban b…

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Creation The Vert by Ted Lapidus delivers a sharp, grassy alternative to the usual sweet summer scents. Grounded by green tea and green apple, this crisp blend targets warm days when you need a cooling splash. It offers a bitter, refreshing character that suits casual daytime wear.

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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, Concrete Forest or Creation The Vert?

Creation The Vert takes 5 of 7 categories. Concrete Forest is rated 3.79/5 from 73 votes; Creation The Vert is rated 3.94/5 from 145 votes. Choose Concrete Forest for a green and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation The Vert for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Concrete Forest or Creation The Vert?

Concrete Forest lasts longest (Concrete Forest 61/100, Creation The Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Concrete Forest or Creation The Vert?

Creation The Vert projects furthest (Creation The Vert 50/100, Concrete Forest 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Concrete Forest and Creation The Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint and Green Tea.

Is Concrete Forest or Creation The Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Concrete Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation The Vert is the stronger pick. Concrete Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Concrete Forest and Creation The Vert?

Concrete Forest features Bamboo, Mountain Air, Cucumber, Mint and Ivy. Creation The Vert features Green Tea, Green Apple, Grapefruit, Mint and Oakmoss.