Fragrance comparison

Forest of the Golden Dream vs Hasu

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 167 ratings analysed

4 wins

Forest of the Golden Dream

Parfums Quartana

4.4081 votes

Rank #10,474 WoodyAromatic

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Hasu

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1786 votes

Rank #10,021 Fresh SpicyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forest of the Golden Dream takes 4 of 7 categories.

Forest of the Golden Dream
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hasu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Forest of the Golden Dream4/7

Hasu3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forest of the Golden DreamParfums Quartana

HasuBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

4.17/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 56%

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

55%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerForest of the Golden DreamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityHasu

SillageHasu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value22

Category winnerForest of the Golden DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

conifer58%

yellow floral44%

green30%

fresh spicy100%

green92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

herbal61%

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

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

SaffronMandarin OrangeCypressViolet LeafSageLavender

Heart

HayIrisDamask RoseOsmanthusNutmeg

Base

Balsam FirPepperMuskPatchouliAmberMoss

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

Summer67

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerForest of the Golden DreamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex77

Women3

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,474

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#10,021

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerHasuHigher 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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Hasu opens with a sharp burst of cypress, violet leaf, and spicy saffron that feels crisp and green on cold skin. As the initial flash clears, a herbal heart of dry hay, powdery iris, and damask rose emerges, softening the herbal edge without losing its crisp structure. The dry-down settles into a resinous base of bal…

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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 Hasu?

Forest of the Golden Dream takes 4 of 7 categories. Forest of the Golden Dream is rated 4.40/5 from 81 votes; Hasu is rated 4.17/5 from 86 votes. Choose Forest of the Golden Dream for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hasu for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Forest of the Golden Dream or Hasu?

Hasu lasts longest (Hasu 75/100, Forest of the Golden Dream 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forest of the Golden Dream or Hasu?

Hasu projects furthest (Hasu 64/100, Forest of the Golden Dream 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forest of the Golden Dream and Hasu smell similar?

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

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

For summer, Forest of the Golden Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Forest of the Golden Dream is the stronger pick. Forest of the Golden Dream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Forest of the Golden Dream features Cypress, Pine needles, Balsam Fir, Canadian Fir and Mimosa absolute. Hasu has top notes of Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Cypress and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Hay, Iris, Damask Rose and Osmanthus, a base of Balsam Fir, Pepper, Musk and Patchouli.