Fragrance comparison

Forest Livre vs Rafaelle

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Forest Livre

Água de Cheiro

4.001 votes

Rank #59,176 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Rafaelle

Celebon

3.002 votes

Rank #65,536 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rafaelle takes 2 of 4 categories.

Forest Livre
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rafaelle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Forest Livre1/4

Rafaelle2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rafaelle
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Rafaelle
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Forest Livre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forest LivreÁgua de Cheiro

RafaelleCelebon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRafaelle

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRafaelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLavenderCitronGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonNutmegBlack PepperGinger

Base

PatchouliVetiverCedarAmberwood

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBlood OrangeCitronPearBergamotLavenderRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperNutmegelemiGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmberwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Citron, Grapefruit and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Rafaelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForest LivreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forest Livre by Água de Cheiro brings a crisp, aromatic profile designed for the modern man. It opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and citron, supported by lavender. As it warms on the skin, notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper add a grounded spice, making it a reliable choice for daily wear throughou…

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Rafaelle by Celebon hits you with bright Mediterranean sunlight. A sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crisp pear, and vibrant blood orange cuts through the air. You immediately notice a brisk chill. It feels clean and athletic without smelling like a cheap gym locker shower gel. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus …

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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, Forest Livre or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle takes 2 of 4 categories. Forest Livre is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Rafaelle is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Forest Livre for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rafaelle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forest Livre or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle lasts longest (Rafaelle 80/100, Forest Livre 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forest Livre or Rafaelle?

Projection is very close: Forest Livre 75/100, Rafaelle 75/100 for sillage.

Do Forest Livre and Rafaelle smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citron, Grapefruit and Nutmeg.

Is Forest Livre or Rafaelle better for summer or winter?

Forest Livre suits evening wear; Rafaelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forest Livre and Rafaelle?

Forest Livre has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Citron and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Ginger, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar and Amberwood. Rafaelle has top notes of Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Citron and Pear, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, elemi and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amberwood.