Fragrance comparison

Fashion Man vs Knize Forest

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 252 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fashion Man

Guepard

3.867 votes

Rank #23,404 AromaticFresh Spicy

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59%scent match

Closely related

Knize Forest

Knize

3.81245 votes

Rank #6,396 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashion Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fashion Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Knize Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Fashion Man3/4

Knize Forest1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashion ManGuepard

Knize ForestKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

3.81/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFashion Man

SillageFashion Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value67

Category winnerFashion ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

leather50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

Scent match59%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 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonSpicesBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

RosemaryCorianderOregano

Base4 to 5 hours

LeatherPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top

OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary and Oregano. Durations are only published for Fashion Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,404

PerfumerAnnick Gault

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerKnize ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fashion Man by Guepard brings a bold, classic structure built around zesty citrus and pungent culinary herbs. Created by perfumer Annick Gault in 2004, the scent begins with a brisk rush of Amalfi lemon and crisp bergamot, paired with an invigorating kick of assorted spices. As the initial sharpness settles, a dry, gr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fashion Man or Knize Forest?

Fashion Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Fashion Man is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes. Choose Fashion Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fashion Man or Knize Forest?

Fashion Man lasts longest (Fashion Man 84/100, Knize Forest 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashion Man or Knize Forest?

Fashion Man projects furthest (Fashion Man 63/100, Knize Forest 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashion Man and Knize Forest smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary and Oregano.

Is Fashion Man or Knize Forest better for summer or winter?

Fashion Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashion Man and Knize Forest?

Fashion Man has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Coriander and Oregano, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. 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.