Fragrance comparison

Forbidden Grass vs Sequoia in Rye

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Forbidden Grass

Oakcha

3.8520 votes

Rank #52,664 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Sequoia in Rye

Scents of Wood

3.6620 votes

Rank #37,837 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Forbidden Grass
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sequoia in Rye
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Forbidden Grass2/5

Sequoia in Rye2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forbidden GrassOakcha

Sequoia in RyeScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

3.66/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerForbidden GrassRating 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

36%Love

21%Like

36%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySequoia in Rye

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value38

Category winnerForbidden GrassBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

balsamic50%

woody100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruitThymeelemi

Heart

NutmegMate

Base

Cashmere WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliCedarwood

Notes

Iso E SuperCedarwoodOlibanumTurmericSequoiaAmyriselemiMatePine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared noteselemi, Mate and Cedarwood. 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

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,837

PerfumerDelphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSequoia in RyeHigher 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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Sequoia in Rye by Scents of Wood presents a crisp, resinous profile that captures the essence of a sunlit forest. It opens with bright elemi, blending seamlessly into a core of pine and cedarwood. This woody-spicy creation feels grounded yet luminous, making it a distinct choice for those seeking a natural, textured s…

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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, Forbidden Grass or Sequoia in Rye?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Forbidden Grass is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes; Sequoia in Rye is rated 3.66/5 from 20 votes. Choose Forbidden Grass for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sequoia in Rye for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forbidden Grass or Sequoia in Rye?

They last about the same: Sequoia in Rye 70/100, Forbidden Grass 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Forbidden Grass or Sequoia in Rye?

Projection is very close: Forbidden Grass 58/100, Sequoia in Rye 58/100 for sillage.

Do Forbidden Grass and Sequoia in Rye smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Mate and Cedarwood.

Is Forbidden Grass or Sequoia in Rye better for summer or winter?

Forbidden Grass suits daytime wear; Sequoia in Rye suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forbidden Grass and Sequoia in Rye?

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. Sequoia in Rye features Iso E Super, Cedarwood, Olibanum, Turmeric and Sequoia.