Fragrance comparison

Forbidden Grass vs Scuro

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 156 ratings analysed

Forbidden Grass

Oakcha

3.8520 votes

Rank #57,794 AromaticWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Scuro

Bois 1920

3.99136 votes

Rank #9,508 Fresh SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scuro takes 4 of 5 categories.

Forbidden Grass
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scuro
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Forbidden Grass1/5

Scuro4/5

Ratings & consensus: Scuro
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scuro
Sillage & projection: Scuro
Value for money: Forbidden Grass
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scuro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forbidden GrassOakcha

ScuroBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

3.99/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

Category winnerScuroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

25%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

40%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityScuro

SillageScuro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value49

Category winnerForbidden GrassBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

balsamic50%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruitThymeelemi

Heart

NutmegMate

Base

Cashmere WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliCedarwood

Top

IncenseelemiBlack PepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Sichuan PepperCardamomJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodVanillaCashmere WoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, elemi 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 season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night57

Spring98

Summer64

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

Men55

Unisex40

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerScuroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forbidden 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…

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Scuro opens with a bright, peppery mix of grapefruit, bergamot, incense, and elemi, then settles into a warmer amber wood base with vanilla, musk, and guaiac wood. It reads dry, spicy, and lightly smoky rather than sweet, making it a better fit for someone who likes resinous woods with a modern citrus lift.

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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, Forbidden Grass or Scuro?

Scuro takes 4 of 5 categories. Forbidden Grass is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes; Scuro is rated 3.99/5 from 136 votes. Choose Forbidden Grass for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scuro for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Forbidden Grass or Scuro?

Scuro lasts longest (Scuro 73/100, Forbidden Grass 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forbidden Grass or Scuro?

Scuro projects furthest (Scuro 63/100, Forbidden Grass 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forbidden Grass and Scuro smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, elemi and Cashmere Wood.

Is Forbidden Grass or Scuro better for summer or winter?

Forbidden Grass suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forbidden Grass and Scuro?

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. Scuro has top notes of Incense, elemi, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Amber.