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Deep Forest vs Aseer Al Shawq Bronze

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

Updated 14 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Deep Forest

    Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Aseer Al Shawq Bronze

    Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Deep Forest2/4
Aseer Al Shawq Bronze2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Deep Forest
Sillage & projection
Deep Forest
Value for money
Aseer Al Shawq Bronze
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aseer Al Shawq Bronze

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Deep ForestHenry Jacques
Aseer Al Shawq BronzeNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

56%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate89
Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value67
Category winnerAseer Al Shawq BronzeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
oud100%
woody92%
powdery84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
rose61%
woody100%
floral92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SaffronDamask RoseIris
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)White MuskCedar
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliAmber
Top
LimeLemonBergamotPlumPink PepperSaffron
Heart
GeraniumLavenderIrisJasmineOrchidCarnationRoseCyclamen
Base
Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodCedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliVanillaAmbergris
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Iris and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,398

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAseer Al Shawq BronzeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep Forest by Henry Jacques opens with spicy saffron, Damask rose, and velvety iris before settling into a heavy core of agarwood oud and dry cedar. Despite what the title suggests, this scent avoids pine or damp foliage notes. Instead, rich patchouli and creamy sandalwood build an earthy forest atmosphere anchored b…

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Aseer Al Shawq Bronze wears as a clean woody floral musk with a citrusy lift up top and a soft, polished base. The overall effect is fresh, slightly spicy, and smooth rather than heavy. It comes across like expensive scented soap on warm skin, with rose, iris, woods, and white musk giving it a tidy, dressed feel. A go…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Deep Forest or Aseer Al Shawq Bronze?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Deep Forest is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Aseer Al Shawq Bronze is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Deep Forest for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aseer Al Shawq Bronze for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or Aseer Al Shawq Bronze?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 85/100, Aseer Al Shawq Bronze 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Forest or Aseer Al Shawq Bronze?

Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 67/100, Aseer Al Shawq Bronze 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Forest and Aseer Al Shawq Bronze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Iris and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Deep Forest or Aseer Al Shawq Bronze better for summer or winter?

Deep Forest suits evening wear; Aseer Al Shawq Bronze suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Forest and Aseer Al Shawq Bronze?

Deep Forest has top notes of Saffron, Damask Rose and Iris, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber. Aseer Al Shawq Bronze has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.

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