Deep Forest vs Opus Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Deep Forest takes 4 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.
Opus HommeChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Deep Forest4/7
Opus Homme3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Deep Forest
- Community sentiment
- Deep Forest
- Longevity
- Deep Forest
- Sillage & projection
- Opus Homme
- Value for money
- Opus Homme
- Versatility
- Opus Homme
- 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 ForestBognerOpus HommeArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
3.88/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 45%Had 17%Want 38%
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
27%Love
53%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
51 votes
Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDeep Forest
SillageOpus Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpus HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · 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
LemonAppleOrangeNeroli
Heart
LavenderCardamomNutmegRosemary
Base
VanillaTonka BeanPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Rosemary, Orange and Neroli. 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
Spring96
Summer63
Fall100
Winter67
Day75
Night100
Category winnerOpus HommeMost 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#31,580
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Opus Homme by Armaf starts with a loud burst of lemon and bitter orange, mixed with a green apple crispness and soapy neroli. This initial bright splash quickly shifts on skin. The middle phase brings forward dry culinary rosemary alongside clean lavender, while nutmeg and cardamom provide a cozy warmth. As the fragra…
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 Opus Homme?
Deep Forest takes 4 of 7 categories. Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes; Opus Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 51 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 Opus Homme for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or Opus Homme?
Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Opus Homme 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Deep Forest or Opus Homme?
Projection is very close: Opus Homme 72/100, Deep Forest 71/100 for sillage.
Do Deep Forest and Opus Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Rosemary, Orange and Neroli.
Is Deep Forest or Opus Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opus Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. Deep Forest suits daytime wear; Opus Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Deep Forest and Opus Homme?
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. Opus Homme has top notes of Lemon, Apple, Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Rosemary, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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