Fragrance comparison

Door to the Bay vs Ancient Forest

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Door to the Bay

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #46,517 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Ancient Forest

Scents of Man

3.8010 votes

Rank #55,567 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Door to the Bay
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ancient Forest
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Door to the Bay2/4

Ancient Forest2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ancient Forest
Sillage & projection: Ancient Forest
Value for money: Door to the Bay
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Door to the Bay

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Door to the BayThe Dua Brand

Ancient ForestScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 54%Had 15%Want 31%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

10%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAncient Forest

SillageAncient Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

Category winnerDoor to the BayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeWoodsy NotesThymeLemonLimeYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

White SandalwoodCypressYuzuPine TreeFirBergamotBasilVetiverCardamomFennelAgarwood (Oud)Atlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYuzu. Durations are only published for Door to the Bay, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 16%Party 13%

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#55,567

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDoor to the BayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Door to the Bay by The Dua Brand is an unapologetic citrus explosion built around yuzu, tart lime, and bright mandarin orange. It hits the air like cold citrus rind squeezed directly over fresh green thyme. You get an immediate flash of sharp lemon zest before a juicy, candy-like sweetness softens the acidity. The her…

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Ancient Forest by Scents of Man captures the raw, cool spirit of a woodland morning. Notes of bergamot and juniper strike a sharp, bracing opening, while cypress and smoky myrrh ground the scent in earthy depth. It suits anyone seeking an atmospheric, forest-inspired daily fragrance that balances crisp, green freshnes…

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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, Door to the Bay or Ancient Forest?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Door to the Bay is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Ancient Forest is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Door to the Bay for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ancient Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Door to the Bay or Ancient Forest?

Ancient Forest lasts longest (Ancient Forest 66/100, Door to the Bay 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Door to the Bay or Ancient Forest?

Ancient Forest projects furthest (Ancient Forest 55/100, Door to the Bay 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Door to the Bay and Ancient Forest smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Yuzu.

Is Door to the Bay or Ancient Forest better for summer or winter?

Door to the Bay suits daytime wear; Ancient Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Door to the Bay and Ancient Forest?

Door to the Bay features Mandarin Orange, Woodsy Notes, Thyme, Lemon and Lime. Ancient Forest features White Sandalwood, Cypress, Yuzu, Pine Tree and Fir.