Fragrance comparison

Eau des 4 Voleurs vs Knize Forest

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 315 ratings analysed

Eau des 4 Voleurs

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1370 votes

Rank #15,807 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Knize Forest

Knize

3.81245 votes

Rank #6,066 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Forest takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau des 4 Voleurs
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Knize Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Eau des 4 Voleurs2/7

Knize Forest5/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau des 4 Voleurs
Community sentiment: Eau des 4 Voleurs
Longevity: Knize Forest
Sillage & projection: Knize Forest
Value for money: Knize Forest
Versatility: Knize Forest
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Knize Forest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau des 4 VoleursL'Occitane en Provence

Knize ForestKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

3.81/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerEau des 4 VoleursRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

40%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerEau des 4 VoleursMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKnize Forest

SillageKnize Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value67

Category winnerKnize ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

green70%

warm spicy60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGreen AccordOreganoSpicesCloves

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliWhite Woods

Top

OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Lavender and Oregano. Durations are only published for Eau des 4 Voleurs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKnize ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex60

Women5

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 16%Party 6%

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#6,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerKnize ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Eau des 4 Voleurs smells like stepping straight into a sunlit Mediterranean herb garden after a crisp morning rain. The first spray releases a brisk splash of bitter bergamot and sharp petitgrain leaves that immediately wakes up your senses. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash gives way to …

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Knize Forest is a masculine aromatic fougere that feels like a quiet walk through Irish woodlands. It opens with bright citrus notes, including bergamot and lemon, before settling into a complex herbal heart of basil, sage, and oregano. The base grounds the composition with oak moss and earthy vetiver, perfect for coo…

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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, Eau des 4 Voleurs or Knize Forest?

Knize Forest takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau des 4 Voleurs is rated 4.13/5 from 70 votes; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes. Choose Eau des 4 Voleurs for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau des 4 Voleurs or Knize Forest?

Knize Forest lasts longest (Knize Forest 69/100, Eau des 4 Voleurs 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau des 4 Voleurs or Knize Forest?

Knize Forest projects furthest (Knize Forest 58/100, Eau des 4 Voleurs 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau des 4 Voleurs and Knize Forest smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lavender and Oregano.

Is Eau des 4 Voleurs or Knize Forest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Knize Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Forest is the stronger pick. Eau des 4 Voleurs suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau des 4 Voleurs and Knize Forest?

Eau des 4 Voleurs has top notes of Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Green Accord, Oregano and Spices, a base of Patchouli and White Woods. Knize Forest has top notes of Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil, Oregano, Sage and Palisander Rosewood, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.