Fragrance comparison

Confidence vs Soul Of The Forest

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,459 ratings analysed

Confidence

Pure Sense

3.2722 votes

Rank #56,634 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Soul Of The Forest

Maison Martin Margiela

3.931,437 votes

Rank #1,428 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soul Of The Forest takes 4 of 5 categories.

Confidence
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Soul Of The Forest
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Confidence0/5

Soul Of The Forest4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ConfidencePure Sense

Soul Of The ForestMaison Martin Margiela

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

3.93/ 5 · 1,437 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerSoul Of The ForestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

14%Like

32%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

35%Love

45%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,075 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSoul Of The Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value49

Category winnerSoul Of The ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy91%

smoky83%

amber74%

mossy65%

fruity56%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantBergamotCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

FirAtlas Cedar

Base6-8 hrs

PeatIncenseMossCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

Black CurrantMossPimento

Heart

Balsam FirLabdanumMaple syrup

Base

Atlas CedarIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Atlas Cedar, Incense and Moss. Durations are only published for Confidence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

Casual 40%Work 26%Date 23%Party 11%

Men36

Unisex58

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews263

Category winnerSoul Of The ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The woods run deep here. Pure Sense Confidence opens with a brief flare of tart black currant and bergamot before green cardamom pulls the scent toward darker soil. Fir needles and dry Atlas cedar take over the mid development, creating an authentic evergreen aroma that feels crisp rather than sweet. Smoky incense and…

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Soul Of The Forest captures a damp, coniferous woodland scene. It opens with sharp black currant and moss, softening into a heart of balsam fir and maple syrup. The dry-down settles into earthy cedar and incense. It is a contemplative, naturalistic fragrance for those who want to smell like the outdoors during crisp a…

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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, Confidence or Soul Of The Forest?

Soul Of The Forest takes 4 of 5 categories. Confidence is rated 3.27/5 from 22 votes; Soul Of The Forest is rated 3.93/5 from 1,437 votes. Choose Confidence for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Soul Of The Forest for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Confidence or Soul Of The Forest?

They last about the same: Confidence 66/100, Soul Of The Forest 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Confidence or Soul Of The Forest?

Projection is very close: Soul Of The Forest 58/100, Confidence 57/100 for sillage.

Do Confidence and Soul Of The Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Atlas Cedar, Incense and Moss.

Is Confidence or Soul Of The Forest better for summer or winter?

Confidence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Confidence and Soul Of The Forest?

Confidence has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Fir and Atlas Cedar, a base of Peat, Incense, Moss and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Soul Of The Forest has top notes of Black Currant, Moss and Pimento, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Labdanum and Maple syrup, a base of Atlas Cedar, Incense and Patchouli.