Force vs Gods
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Force takes 5 of 7 categories.
ForceChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
GodsChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Force5/7
Gods2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Force
- Community sentiment
- Force
- Longevity
- Gods
- Sillage & projection
- Gods
- Value for money
- Force
- Versatility
- Force
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Force
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ForceTOBBAGodsMirko Buffini FirenzeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 25%Had 7%Want 69%
4.11/ 5 · 118 votes
Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%
Category winnerForceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
33%Like
7%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
43 votes
35%Love
48%Like
13%Ok
2%Dislike
3%Hate
118 votes
Category winnerForceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGods
SillageGods
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
patchouli70%
balsamic60%
warm spicy50%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
iris61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Cypress
Heart
Balsam FirIncense
Base
PatchouliSuedeOrris Root
Top
Black PepperNutmegBergamot
Heart
VetiverOrris RootSuede
Base
CedarIncenseMusk
InformationalShared notesIncense, Suede and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer13
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night78
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winnerForceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,224
PerfumerJasper Li
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#29,981
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerForceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTOBBA Force opens with a cool, sharp blast of cypress that feels like stepping into a damp, foggy evergreen forest. On the skin, this herbal chill settles into the warmth of balsam fir and patchouli, creating a dark, earthy forest floor effect. Rather than feeling heavy or sweet, the scent retains a dry, clean quality…
Reviews →Gods by Mirko Buffini Firenze opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and bright bergamot before settling into a powdery heart of orris root and smooth suede. Earthy vetiver and dry cedarwood ground the blend, while smoky incense lingering in the background gives it a quiet, meditative weight. It suits crisp spring m…
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, Force or Gods?
Force takes 5 of 7 categories. Force is rated 4.30/5 from 43 votes; Gods is rated 4.11/5 from 118 votes. Choose Force for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gods for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Force or Gods?
They last about the same: Gods 67/100, Force 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Force or Gods?
Gods projects furthest (Gods 57/100, Force 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Force and Gods smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Suede and Orris Root.
Is Force or Gods better for summer or winter?
For summer, Force is the stronger pick. For winter, Force is the stronger pick. Force suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Force and Gods?
Force has top notes of Cypress, heart notes of Balsam Fir and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Suede and Orris Root. Gods has top notes of Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Orris Root and Suede, a base of Cedar, Incense and Musk.
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