Fragrance comparison

Forest of the Golden Dream vs 33 Cosmos Guide

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

Forest of the Golden Dream

Parfums Quartana

4.4081 votes

Rank #10,474 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

33 Cosmos Guide

Spiritum

3.7617 votes

Rank #58,252 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 5 categories.

Forest of the Golden Dream
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
33 Cosmos Guide
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Forest of the Golden Dream2/5

33 Cosmos Guide3/5

Ratings & consensus: Forest of the Golden Dream
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 33 Cosmos Guide
Sillage & projection: 33 Cosmos Guide
Value for money: 33 Cosmos Guide
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Forest of the Golden Dream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forest of the Golden DreamParfums Quartana

33 Cosmos GuideSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

Category winnerForest of the Golden DreamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

22%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

81 votes

47%Love

12%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity33 Cosmos Guide

Sillage33 Cosmos Guide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value71

Category winner33 Cosmos GuideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

conifer58%

yellow floral44%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CypressPine needlesBalsam FirCanadian FirMimosa absoluteLaurelsOlibanumViolet LeafSandalwoodPink PepperEucalyptusCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotOlibanumCypressSageMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBlack Pepper

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLeatherCedarwoodGeraniumCinnamonJasmineButterOrris

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberTonkaMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesCypress, Olibanum, Violet Leaf and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Forest of the Golden Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall87

Winter58

Day100

Night46

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex77

Women3

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,474

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#58,252

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForest of the Golden DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forest of the Golden Dream by Parfums Quartana presents an airy, sunlit take on evergreen woods. Released in 2023 and composed by Celine Barel, this aromatic green composition steers away from dark, heavy sap. Crisp Italian lemon, eucalyptus, and pink pepper open the scent with a bright, brisk breeze. Soon after, pine…

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Spiritum 33 Cosmos Guide opens with an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot, fresh cypress needles, and herbal sage before deepening into something far more intriguing. As the bright citrus settles, you get an unexpected richness of buttery orris root and smooth jacket leather, wrapped in creamy jasmine petals and ear…

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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, Forest of the Golden Dream or 33 Cosmos Guide?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 5 categories. Forest of the Golden Dream is rated 4.40/5 from 81 votes; 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Forest of the Golden Dream for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 33 Cosmos Guide for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forest of the Golden Dream or 33 Cosmos Guide?

33 Cosmos Guide lasts longest (33 Cosmos Guide 84/100, Forest of the Golden Dream 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forest of the Golden Dream or 33 Cosmos Guide?

33 Cosmos Guide projects furthest (33 Cosmos Guide 75/100, Forest of the Golden Dream 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forest of the Golden Dream and 33 Cosmos Guide smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Olibanum, Violet Leaf and Sandalwood.

Is Forest of the Golden Dream or 33 Cosmos Guide better for summer or winter?

Forest of the Golden Dream suits daytime wear; 33 Cosmos Guide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forest of the Golden Dream and 33 Cosmos Guide?

Forest of the Golden Dream features Cypress, Pine needles, Balsam Fir, Canadian Fir and Mimosa absolute. 33 Cosmos Guide has top notes of Bergamot, Olibanum, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Leather, Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.