Fragrance comparison

Forest of the Golden Dream vs Legacy

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

1 wins

Forest of the Golden Dream

Parfums Quartana

4.4081 votes

Rank #10,474 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Legacy

Ombré Lamar

—0 votes

Rank #73,555 WoodyAmber

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.
Legacy
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Forest of the Golden Dream1/1

Legacy0/1

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

LegacyOmbré Lamar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

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%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

earthy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody 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

BergamotAmbretteCardamomCorianderIrisSaffronJasmine SambacViolet Leaf

Heart

PatchouliStyraxVetiverOlibanumBlack Leather

Base

White MuskAmberCivetCedarMossCreamy notes

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Violet Leaf 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex77

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,474

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#73,555

PerfumerMaurus Bachmann

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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Legacy by Ombré Lamar presents a bold woody composition that balances spice with animalic depth. Launched in 2022, it features complex layers of cardamom, iris, and black leather that settle into a resinous amber base. This scent transitions from a sharp, peppery opening to a smooth, skin-hugging finish, making it a c…

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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.

Do Forest of the Golden Dream and Legacy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Violet Leaf and Coriander.

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

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

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

Forest of the Golden Dream features Cypress, Pine needles, Balsam Fir, Canadian Fir and Mimosa absolute. Legacy has top notes of Bergamot, Ambrette, Cardamom and Coriander, heart notes of Patchouli, Styrax, Vetiver and Olibanum, a base of White Musk, Amber, Civet and Cedar.