Forest Wind vs Men Only
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Forest Wind takes 3 of 5 categories.
Forest WindChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Men OnlyChoose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Forest Wind3/5
Men Only2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Forest Wind
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Forest Wind
- Sillage & projection
- Forest Wind
- Value for money
- Men Only
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Men Only
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Forest WindO BoticárioMen OnlyO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 35%Had 5%Want 61%
3.80/ 5 · 244 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerForest WindRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
43%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
22%Love
49%Like
18%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
244 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForest Wind
SillageForest Wind
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMen OnlyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
citrus61%
fresh spicy100%
amber92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
fruity61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Cedar LeavesMintGingerSicilian Lemon
Heart
SageViolet LeafBasil
Base
PatchouliAmberVetiver
Top
TangerineGingerMintBlack PepperThyme
Heart
AmberPeachViolet LeafBasilVetiver
Base
VanillaTonka BeanGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesMint, Ginger, Violet Leaf and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall78
Winter22
Day100
Night44
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,609
PerfumerCarmita Magalhães
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,852
PerfumerFrancisco Marano
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMen OnlyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForest Wind by O Boticário delivers an invigorating blast of crushed mint, sharp Sicilian lemon, and crisp cedar leaves. Created by perfumer Carmita Magalhães, this green chypre blends garden-fresh basil and herbal sage with a grounding base of earthy patchouli, amber, and dry vetiver. It smells like a brisk morning w…
Reviews →Men Only by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of sweet tangerine, zesty ginger, and cool garden mint. A pinch of black pepper and herbal thyme adds an energetic, crisp spice that wakes up the senses without feeling harsh or screechy. Within fifteen minutes, the scent transitions into a mellow heart of juicy peach,…
Reviews →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 Wind or Men Only?
Forest Wind takes 3 of 5 categories. Forest Wind is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Men Only is rated 3.80/5 from 244 votes. Choose Forest Wind for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Men Only for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Forest Wind or Men Only?
Forest Wind lasts longest (Forest Wind 69/100, Men Only 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forest Wind or Men Only?
Forest Wind projects furthest (Forest Wind 53/100, Men Only 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forest Wind and Men Only smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Ginger, Violet Leaf and Basil.
Is Forest Wind or Men Only better for summer or winter?
Forest Wind suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forest Wind and Men Only?
Forest Wind has top notes of Cedar Leaves, Mint, Ginger and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Violet Leaf and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver. Men Only has top notes of Tangerine, Ginger, Mint and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, Peach, Violet Leaf and Basil, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Leather.
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