Fragrance comparison

Forest of the Golden Dream vs Ancients

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

1 wins

Forest of the Golden Dream

Parfums Quartana

4.4081 votes

Rank #10,474 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Ancients

Tanaïs

4.254 votes

Rank #58,648 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forest of the Golden Dream takes 1 of 1 categories.

Forest of the Golden Dream
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ancients
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Forest of the Golden Dream1/1

Ancients0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

AncientsTanaïs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

conifer58%

yellow floral44%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic90%

earthy80%

fresh spicy70%

green60%

ozonic50%

Scent match51%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

CypressPineLavenderVioletBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Balsam FirViolet LeafGeranium

Base

Soil TinctureAtlas CedarIvyVetiverMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCypress, Balsam Fir and Violet Leaf. 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex77

Women3

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,474

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#58,648

PerfumerTanaïs

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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Ancients opens with sharp pine needle and resinous blue cypress, cutting through cool air like foggy morning woods. Damp violet leaf and balsam fir settle over a grounding base of wet soil, atlas cedar, and earthy moss. It wears dark, green, and quiet, capturing damp forest floor rather than a barbershop herbal.

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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 Ancients?

Forest of the Golden Dream takes 1 of 1 categories. Forest of the Golden Dream is rated 4.40/5 from 81 votes; Ancients is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Forest of the Golden Dream for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ancients for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Forest of the Golden Dream and Ancients smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Balsam Fir and Violet Leaf.

Is Forest of the Golden Dream or Ancients better for summer or winter?

Forest of the Golden Dream suits daytime wear; Ancients suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forest of the Golden Dream and Ancients?

Forest of the Golden Dream features Cypress, Pine needles, Balsam Fir, Canadian Fir and Mimosa absolute. Ancients has top notes of Cypress, Pine, Lavender and Violet, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Soil Tincture, Atlas Cedar, Ivy and Vetiver.