Fragrance comparison

Forêt Absolue vs K.O.

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Forêt Absolue

Reflexion

4.3010 votes

Rank #35,402 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

K.O.

Kanøn

3.4529 votes

Rank #19,908 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forêt Absolue takes 3 of 5 categories.

Forêt Absolue
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
K.O.
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Forêt Absolue3/5

K.O.2/5

Ratings & consensus: Forêt Absolue
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forêt Absolue
Sillage & projection: Forêt Absolue
Value for money: K.O.
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: K.O.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forêt AbsolueReflexion

K.O.Kanøn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 10%Had 8%Want 83%

3.45/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 59%Had 29%Want 13%

Category winnerForêt AbsolueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

17%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityForêt Absolue

SillageForêt Absolue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value100

Category winnerK.O.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

earthy80%

green70%

mossy60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

warm spicy65%

green53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FirOakmossWood ResinGreen NotesHerbal NotesWoody NotesVetiverOakFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

CardamomRosemaryJasmine Sambac

Base

SandalwoodOakmossFirVetiver

InformationalShared notesFir, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,402

PerfumerEugene Firsanov

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerK.O.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forêt Absolue is a fir-led woody chypre that opens with a brisk, freshly cut conifer feel, then settles into a greener, earthy base where oakmoss and vetiver read clearly. It wears like a forest scent with structure, more crisp and aromatic than sweet. If you like mossy greens and resinous woods, it is easy to fall fo…

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Kanøn K.O. offers a straightforward, budget-friendly option for men seeking a clean, everyday scent. It pairs bright citrus top notes of lemon and bergamot with a quiet, woody base of sandalwood and oakmoss. Ideal for a quick post-gym refresh or casual errands, this unassuming blend delivers a simple, clean aroma with…

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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, Forêt Absolue or K.O.?

Forêt Absolue takes 3 of 5 categories. Forêt Absolue is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; K.O. is rated 3.45/5 from 29 votes. Choose Forêt Absolue for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose K.O. for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forêt Absolue or K.O.?

Forêt Absolue lasts longest (Forêt Absolue 76/100, K.O. 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forêt Absolue or K.O.?

Forêt Absolue projects furthest (Forêt Absolue 69/100, K.O. 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forêt Absolue and K.O. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Fir, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Forêt Absolue or K.O. better for summer or winter?

Forêt Absolue suits daytime wear; K.O. suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forêt Absolue and K.O.?

Forêt Absolue features Fir, Oakmoss, Wood Resin, Green Notes and Herbal Notes. K.O. has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cardamom, Rosemary and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Fir and Vetiver.