Forbidden Grass vs Omnia IV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Omnia IV takes 4 of 5 categories.
Forbidden GrassChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Omnia IVChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Forbidden Grass1/5
Omnia IV4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Omnia IV
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Omnia IV
- Sillage & projection
- Omnia IV
- Value for money
- Forbidden Grass
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Omnia IV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Forbidden GrassOakchaOmnia IVIn The BoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%
3.90/ 5 · 130 votes
Have 57%Had 16%Want 27%
Category winnerOmnia IVRating 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
40%Love
32%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
130 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOmnia IV
SillageOmnia IV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForbidden GrassBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody90%
warm spicy80%
fresh spicy70%
citrus60%
balsamic50%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
ozonic69%
powdery61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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
PepperNutmegBergamotelemiCardamomGrapefruit
Heart
Violet LeafWhiskeyLavender
Base
CedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmbergrisMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, elemi and Nutmeg. 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
Spring82
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#11,549
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerOmnia IVHigher 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 →Omnia IV is a woody spicy scent that thrives in cooler weather. It features a bold opening of black pepper and cardamom, followed by a mid-section of violet leaf and whiskey. This composition delivers a sharp, sophisticated profile suitable for office or evening wear. The base of cedar and vetiver creates a sturdy, lo…
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
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Which is better, Forbidden Grass or Omnia IV?
Omnia IV takes 4 of 5 categories. Forbidden Grass is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes; Omnia IV is rated 3.90/5 from 130 votes. Choose Forbidden Grass for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Omnia IV for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Forbidden Grass or Omnia IV?
Omnia IV lasts longest (Omnia IV 79/100, Forbidden Grass 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forbidden Grass or Omnia IV?
Omnia IV projects furthest (Omnia IV 64/100, Forbidden Grass 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forbidden Grass and Omnia IV smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, elemi and Nutmeg.
Is Forbidden Grass or Omnia IV better for summer or winter?
Forbidden Grass suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forbidden Grass and Omnia IV?
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. Omnia IV has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Whiskey and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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