Fragrance comparison

Deep Forest vs Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 997 ratings analysed

6 wins

Deep Forest

Bogner

4.26194 votes

Rank #3,406 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.25803 votes

Rank #32,013 CitrusGreen

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 community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Deep Forest6/7

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne1/7

Ratings & consensus: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne
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 ForestBogner

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de CologneChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%

4.25/ 5 · 803 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de CologneRating 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

44%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

803 votes

Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value21

Category winnerDeep ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

green83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

LemonBergamotCitrusesGreen Notes

Heart1-3 hrs

NeroliPetitgrainSpicy Notes

Base3-5 hrs

MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Petitgrain and Neroli. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer47

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night10

Category winnerDeep ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men13

Unisex75

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#32,013

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne delivers an exceptionally pure burst of sparkling sunshine. Jacques Polge built this around radiant Sicilian lemon, bergamot, and bitter green petitgrain. It opens bright and bracing. The initial alcohol flash vanishes within seconds, revealing chilled citrus oils and dewy neroli…

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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 Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne?

Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories. Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes; Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne is rated 4.25/5 from 803 votes. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Forest or Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne?

Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Forest and Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Petitgrain and Neroli.

Is Deep Forest or Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne 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; Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Forest and Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de 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. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Petitgrain and Spicy Notes, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.