Fragrance comparison

Forest of the Golden Dream vs Signature Noir

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 311 ratings analysed

Forest of the Golden Dream

Parfums Quartana

4.4081 votes

Rank #10,474 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Signature Noir

Zaharoff

4.13230 votes

Rank #3,314 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature Noir 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 versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature Noir
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Forest of the Golden Dream3/7

Signature Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forest of the Golden DreamParfums Quartana

Signature NoirZaharoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

4.13/ 5 · 230 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

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

54%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

176 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySignature Noir

SillageSignature Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value62

Category winnerSignature NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

conifer58%

yellow floral44%

green30%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

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

BasilPink PepperCorianderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CypressGingerBalsam FirVirginia CedarAniseFreesia

Base

MyrrhAustralian SandalwoodOlibanumTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesCypress, Balsam Fir, Olibanum and Pink Pepper. 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

Summer50

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerForest of the Golden DreamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex77

Women3

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,474

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#3,314

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerSignature NoirHigher 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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Signature Noir by Zaharoff offers a crisp, aromatic departure from standard woody fragrances, centering on fresh cypress and dry cedar. Ideal for evening wear during cool autumn nights, it delivers a clean yet dark profile for those seeking a modern scent with a resinous undertone.

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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 Signature Noir?

Signature Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Forest of the Golden Dream is rated 4.40/5 from 81 votes; Signature Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 230 votes. Choose Forest of the Golden Dream for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature Noir for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Forest of the Golden Dream or Signature Noir?

Signature Noir lasts longest (Signature Noir 76/100, Forest of the Golden Dream 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forest of the Golden Dream or Signature Noir?

Signature Noir projects furthest (Signature Noir 63/100, Forest of the Golden Dream 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forest of the Golden Dream and Signature Noir smell similar?

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

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

For summer, Forest of the Golden Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Signature Noir 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 Signature Noir?

Forest of the Golden Dream features Cypress, Pine needles, Balsam Fir, Canadian Fir and Mimosa absolute. Signature Noir has top notes of Basil, Pink Pepper, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cypress, Ginger, Balsam Fir and Virginia Cedar, a base of Myrrh, Australian Sandalwood, Olibanum and Tonka Bean.