Fragrance comparison

Conquer vs Forêt Absolue

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Conquer

Alta Moda

2.254 votes

Rank #68,012 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Forêt Absolue

Reflexion

4.3010 votes

Rank #35,402 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forêt Absolue takes 4 of 4 categories.

Conquer
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Forêt Absolue
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Conquer0/4

Forêt Absolue4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forêt Absolue
Sillage & projection: Forêt Absolue
Value for money: Forêt Absolue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Forêt Absolue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ConquerAlta Moda

Forêt AbsolueReflexion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 10%Had 8%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate31

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityForêt Absolue

SillageForêt Absolue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value38

Category winnerForêt AbsolueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

amber60%

warm spicy50%

woody100%

aromatic90%

earthy80%

green70%

mossy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonRosemaryVerbenaLavender

Heart

BasilAmberPatchouliJuniperCorianderCinnamonAngelica

Base

CedarLeatherSandalwoodOakmossFirVetiver

Notes

FirOakmossWood ResinGreen NotesHerbal NotesWoody NotesVetiverOakFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Fir and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,402

PerfumerEugene Firsanov

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerForêt AbsolueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Conquer by Alta Moda is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Top notes are Bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary, Verbena and Lavender; middle notes are Basil, Amber, Patchouli, Juniper, Coriander, Cinnamon and Angelica; base notes are Cedar, Leather, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Fir and Vetiver.

Reviews →

Forêt Absolue is a fir-led woody chypre that opens with a brisk, freshly cut conifer feel, then settles into a greener, earthy base where oakmoss and vetiver read clearly. It wears like a forest scent with structure, more crisp and aromatic than sweet. If you like mossy greens and resinous woods, it is easy to fall fo…

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, Conquer or Forêt Absolue?

Forêt Absolue takes 4 of 4 categories. Conquer is rated 2.25/5 from 4 votes; Forêt Absolue is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Conquer for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Forêt Absolue for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Conquer or Forêt Absolue?

Forêt Absolue lasts longest (Forêt Absolue 76/100, Conquer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Conquer or Forêt Absolue?

Forêt Absolue projects furthest (Forêt Absolue 69/100, Conquer 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Conquer and Forêt Absolue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Fir and Vetiver.

Is Conquer or Forêt Absolue better for summer or winter?

Conquer suits daytime wear; Forêt Absolue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Conquer and Forêt Absolue?

Conquer has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Verbena, heart notes of Basil, Amber, Patchouli and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Leather, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Forêt Absolue features Fir, Oakmoss, Wood Resin, Green Notes and Herbal Notes.