Deep Forest vs Knize Forest
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories.
Deep ForestChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Knize ForestChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Deep Forest6/7
Knize Forest1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Deep Forest
- Community sentiment
- Deep Forest
- Longevity
- Deep Forest
- Sillage & projection
- Deep Forest
- Value for money
- Knize Forest
- Versatility
- Deep Forest
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Deep Forest
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Deep ForestBognerKnize ForestKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
3.81/ 5 · 245 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerDeep ForestRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
53%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
74 votes
40%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
101 votes
Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDeep Forest
SillageDeep Forest
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKnize ForestBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
citrus77%
woody65%
herbal53%
green42%
Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli
Heart
VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon
Base
oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum
Top
OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary
Base
oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Orange and Petitgrain. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer47
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night71
Spring100
Summer60
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDeep ForestMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,516
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews27
Overall rank#6,665
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDeep Forest smells like a classic 1990s aromatic woody, bright with citrus and herbs at the top, then greener, spicier, and darker as patchouli, vetiver, oak moss, and incense settle in. It reads masculine, earthy, and slightly resinous rather than sweet. If you enjoy old-school forest-style compositions with moss, sp…
Reviews →Knize Forest is a masculine aromatic fougere that feels like a quiet walk through Irish woodlands. It opens with bright citrus notes, including bergamot and lemon, before settling into a complex herbal heart of basil, sage, and oregano. The base grounds the composition with oak moss and earthy vetiver, perfect for coo…
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, Deep Forest or Knize Forest?
Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories. Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or Knize Forest?
Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Knize Forest 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Deep Forest or Knize Forest?
Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, Knize Forest 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Deep Forest and Knize Forest smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Orange and Petitgrain.
Is Deep Forest or Knize Forest better for summer or winter?
For summer, Knize Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. Deep Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Deep Forest and Knize Forest?
Deep Forest has top notes of Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Incense, Musk and French labdanum. Knize Forest has top notes of Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil, Oregano, Sage and Palisander Rosewood, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.
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