Fragrance comparison

Forest of the Golden Dream vs Black Cash

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

Forest of the Golden Dream

Parfums Quartana

4.4081 votes

Rank #10,474 WoodyAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #55,064 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cash 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.
Black Cash
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Forest of the Golden Dream2/5

Black Cash3/5

Ratings & consensus: Forest of the Golden Dream
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cash
Sillage & projection: Black Cash
Value for money: Black Cash
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

Black CashAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

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

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBlack CashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

conifer58%

yellow floral44%

green30%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

Scent match56%Closely related · 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

LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil

Heart

WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine

Base

Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesPine needles, Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Coriander. 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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex77

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,474

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#55,064

PerfumerNot listed

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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Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Forest of the Golden Dream or Black Cash?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories. Forest of the Golden Dream is rated 4.40/5 from 81 votes; Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 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 Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forest of the Golden Dream or Black Cash?

Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, Forest of the Golden Dream 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forest of the Golden Dream or Black Cash?

Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, Forest of the Golden Dream 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forest of the Golden Dream and Black Cash smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pine needles, Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Coriander.

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

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

What are the notes in Forest of the Golden Dream and Black Cash?

Forest of the Golden Dream features Cypress, Pine needles, Balsam Fir, Canadian Fir and Mimosa absolute. Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather.