Forbidden Grass vs L'autre Moi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
Forbidden GrassChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'autre MoiChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Forbidden Grass1/3
L'autre Moi1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Forbidden Grass
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'autre Moi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Forbidden GrassOakchaL'autre MoiMayhapWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%
4.13/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 11%Had 6%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
25%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForbidden Grass
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody90%
warm spicy80%
fresh spicy70%
citrus60%
balsamic50%
amber100%
warm spicy90%
woody80%
balsamic70%
fresh spicy60%
smoky50%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomGrapefruitThymeelemi
Heart
NutmegMate
Base
Cashmere WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliCedarwood
Top
CardamomGingerelemi
Heart
Cashmere WoodRose OxideNutmeg
Base
IncenseAmberwoodPatchouliLeather
InformationalShared notesCardamom, elemi, Nutmeg and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer63
Fall63
Winter38
Day100
Night57
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,794
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,599
PerfumerNicolas Bonneville
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerL'autre MoiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForbidden Grass by Oakcha is an earthy, aromatic green fragrance built around brisk herbs, tart citrus, and warm woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, crushed thyme, and spicy cardamom, quickly mellowing into a savory herbal heart of mate tea and warm nutmeg. As it dries down on skin, dry ced…
Reviews →L'autre Moi by Mayhap is a warm woody spicy scent built around cardamom, ginger, resin, cashmere wood, incense, amber woods, patchouli, and leather. It reads textured and modern, with a bright spicy opening that settles into a smoky amber base. It should suit wearers who like unisex woods with warmth, spice, and a sli…
Reviews →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, Forbidden Grass or L'autre Moi?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Forbidden Grass is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes; L'autre Moi is rated 4.13/5 from 8 votes. Choose Forbidden Grass for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'autre Moi for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Forbidden Grass or L'autre Moi?
Forbidden Grass lasts longest (Forbidden Grass 68/100, L'autre Moi 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forbidden Grass or L'autre Moi?
Projection is very close: Forbidden Grass 58/100, L'autre Moi 58/100 for sillage.
Do Forbidden Grass and L'autre Moi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, elemi, Nutmeg and Cashmere Wood.
Is Forbidden Grass or L'autre Moi better for summer or winter?
Forbidden Grass suits daytime wear; L'autre Moi suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forbidden Grass and L'autre Moi?
Forbidden Grass has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Thyme and elemi, heart notes of Nutmeg and Mate, a base of Cashmere Wood, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Cedarwood. L'autre Moi has top notes of Cardamom, Ginger and elemi, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Rose Oxide and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Amberwood, Patchouli and Leather.
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