Fragrance comparison

Forest of the Golden Dream vs Perennial

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

3 wins

Forest of the Golden Dream

Parfums Quartana

4.4081 votes

Rank #10,474 WoodyAromatic

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Perennial

Amer Perfumes

4.2030 votes

Rank #26,078 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forest of the Golden Dream takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Forest of the Golden Dream3/5

Perennial2/5

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

PerennialAmer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

4.20/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

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

75%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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 / hate87

Category winners

LongevityPerennial

SillagePerennial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value41

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%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

MintBergamotLemonCorianderOlibanumGinger

Heart

Green TeaViolet LeafJasmineGardeniaCardamomGalbanum

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodAmbergrisLeatherTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Violet Leaf, 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

Spring89

Summer100

Fall78

Winter67

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex77

Women3

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,474

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#26,078

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Perennial by Amer Perfumes is a Floral Green fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Perennial was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Mint, Bergamot, Lemon, Coriander, Olibanum and Ginger; middle notes are Mint, Green Tea, Violet Leaf, Jasmine, Gardenia, Carda…

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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 Perennial?

Forest of the Golden Dream takes 3 of 5 categories. Forest of the Golden Dream is rated 4.40/5 from 81 votes; Perennial is rated 4.20/5 from 30 votes. Choose Forest of the Golden Dream for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perennial for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

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

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

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

Do Forest of the Golden Dream and Perennial smell similar?

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

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

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

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

Forest of the Golden Dream features Cypress, Pine needles, Balsam Fir, Canadian Fir and Mimosa absolute. Perennial has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Green Tea, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Ambergris.