Deep Forest vs Knize Sec
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Deep Forest takes 7 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 SecChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Deep Forest7/7
Knize Sec0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Deep Forest
- Community sentiment
- Deep Forest
- Longevity
- Deep Forest
- Sillage & projection
- Deep Forest
- Value for money
- Deep 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 SecKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
3.74/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%
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
43%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
90 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 winnerDeep ForestBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
amber61%
citrus100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
smoky77%
leather69%
lavender61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli
Heart
VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon
Base
oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum
Top
OrangeCitrusesAmalfi LemonCoriander
Heart
LavenderJasmineSagePetitgrain
Base
IncenseLeatherAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orange, Petitgrain and Lavender. 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
Spring56
Summer28
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night45
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#11,935
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews18
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 Sec is an aromatic woody fragrance that leans into dry citrus and smoky leather. Launched in 1985 as a sharper, more restrained relative to the classic Knize Ten, it emphasizes a crisp coriander and lemon opening over a base of incense and musk. It offers a refined, professional scent profile suitable for daily …
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 Sec?
Deep Forest takes 7 of 7 categories. Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes; Knize Sec is rated 3.74/5 from 162 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 Sec for a citrus and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or Knize Sec?
Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Knize Sec 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Deep Forest or Knize Sec?
Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, Knize Sec 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Deep Forest and Knize Sec smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange, Petitgrain and Lavender.
Is Deep Forest or Knize Sec better for summer or winter?
For summer, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. Deep Forest suits daytime wear; Knize Sec suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Deep Forest and Knize Sec?
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 Sec has top notes of Orange, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Musk.
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