Fragrance comparison

Deep Forest vs L'Eau Cologne

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 224 ratings analysed

6 wins

Deep Forest

Bogner

4.26194 votes

Rank #3,249 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

L'Eau Cologne

Caron

3.9030 votes

Rank #19,025 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories.

Deep Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Eau Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Deep Forest6/7

L'Eau Cologne1/7

Ratings & consensus: Deep Forest
Community sentiment: Deep Forest
Longevity: Deep Forest
Sillage & projection: Deep Forest
Value for money: L'Eau Cologne
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 ForestBogner

L'Eau CologneCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerDeep ForestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

37%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value75

Category winnerL'Eau CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

green44%

white floral30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli

Heart

VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon

Base

oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSea NotesYellow Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

PetitgrainNeroliRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

CedarVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Neroli. Durations are only published for L'Eau Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer47

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night71

Spring82

Summer100

Fall45

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerDeep ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Casual 45%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#19,025

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep 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…

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Caron L'Eau Cologne opens with a sparkling rush of Italian yellow mandarin, tart bergamot, and salty marine mist. It instantly clears the mind. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus burst softens into green petitgrain, herbal rosemary, and clean neroli blossom. The base stays light and grounded with dry Virginia c…

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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, Deep Forest or L'Eau Cologne?

Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories. Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes; L'Eau Cologne is rated 3.90/5 from 30 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 L'Eau Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or L'Eau Cologne?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, L'Eau Cologne 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Forest or L'Eau Cologne?

Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, L'Eau Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Forest and L'Eau Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Neroli.

Is Deep Forest or L'Eau Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. Deep Forest suits daytime wear; L'Eau Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Forest and L'Eau Cologne?

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. L'Eau Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Petitgrain, Neroli and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.