Fragrance comparison

Deep Forest vs Makalu

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 475 ratings analysed

4 wins

Deep Forest

Mancera

3.48461 votes

Rank #8,663 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Makalu

Alchimista

4.0014 votes

Rank #51,274 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Forest takes 4 of 5 categories.

Deep Forest
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Makalu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Deep Forest4/5

Makalu1/5

Ratings & consensus: Makalu
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 ForestMancera

MakaluAlchimista

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

Category winnerMakaluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

21%Dislike

10%Hate

461 votes

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value44

Category winnerDeep ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

violet77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LeatherIncenseClovesAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletOrange BlossomPatchouliRose

Base8-12 hrs

Woody NotesAmberWhite MuskVetiverVanilla

Top

Peru BalsamMimosaGeraniumRoseAgarwood (Oud)ChamomileLeather

Heart

IncenseClovesJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrange BlossomAmber

Base

BirchCedarGuaiac WoodBrown sugarSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Deep Forest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall63

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex43

Women13

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#51,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Deep Forest defies its tranquil name by opening with an assertive flash of clove, smoky incense, and dark leather rather than pine needles. Bitter bergamot flashes off quickly. Within twenty minutes, sweet violet and orange blossom rise to the surface, lending a thick, powdery floral core that surprises many w…

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Makalu by Alchimista is a resinous, smoky floral woody scent with a soft leather edge. It opens balsamic and slightly sweet, then turns incense-led with jasmine, orange blossom and a warm amber glow. The dry-down leans woody and musky, with birch smoke, sandalwood and a hint of brown sugar and tonka that keeps it cosy…

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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 Makalu?

Deep Forest takes 4 of 5 categories. Deep Forest is rated 3.48/5 from 461 votes; Makalu is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Deep Forest for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Makalu for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or Makalu?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Makalu 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Forest or Makalu?

Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 77/100, Makalu 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Forest and Makalu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Deep Forest or Makalu better for summer or winter?

Deep Forest suits day or night wear; Makalu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Forest and Makalu?

Deep Forest has top notes of Leather, Incense, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, White Musk and Vetiver. Makalu has top notes of Peru Balsam, Mimosa, Geranium and Rose, heart notes of Incense, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Birch, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Brown sugar.