Deep Forest vs Mendes Aqva
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Deep Forest takes 5 of 5 categories.
Deep ForestChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mendes AqvaChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Deep Forest5/5
Mendes Aqva0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Deep Forest
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Deep Forest
- Sillage & projection
- Deep Forest
- Value for money
- Deep Forest
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 ForestBognerMendes AqvaMendes PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
3.28/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 40%Had 19%Want 42%
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
39%Love
11%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
28%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
citrus69%
aquatic61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli
Heart
VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon
Base
oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum
Top
BergamotNeroliViolet LeafCassis
Heart
Watery NotesRosemarySage
Base
IncenseVetiverAmberPatchouliCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Neroli 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 seasonSpring80
Summer47
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night71
Spring33
Summer100
Fall44
Winter22
Day100
Night88
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#48,976
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →Mendes Aqva by Egyptian perfume house Mendes Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, neroli, green violet leaf, and tart cassis. Formulated by perfumer Christian Provenzano, the fragrance quickly transitions into a heart dominated by crisp watery notes, herbal rosemary, and clary sage. What distinguishes this s…
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 Mendes Aqva?
Deep Forest takes 5 of 5 categories. Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes; Mendes Aqva is rated 3.28/5 from 18 votes. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mendes Aqva for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or Mendes Aqva?
Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Mendes Aqva 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Deep Forest or Mendes Aqva?
Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, Mendes Aqva 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Deep Forest and Mendes Aqva smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Neroli and Vetiver.
Is Deep Forest or Mendes Aqva better for summer or winter?
Deep Forest suits daytime wear; Mendes Aqva suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Deep Forest and Mendes Aqva?
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. Mendes Aqva has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Violet Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of Watery Notes, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.
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