Fragrance comparison

Forest Wind vs Opposite Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Forest Wind

O Boticário

4.2114 votes

Rank #48,609 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Opposite Black

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.1817 votes

Rank #22,070 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opposite Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

Forest Wind
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opposite Black
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Forest Wind1/5

Opposite Black4/5

Ratings & consensus: Forest Wind
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opposite Black
Sillage & projection: Opposite Black
Value for money: Opposite Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opposite Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forest WindO Boticário

Opposite BlackAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 61%

4.18/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerForest WindRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

53%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOpposite Black

SillageOpposite Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerOpposite BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

herbal61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Cedar LeavesMintGingerSicilian Lemon

Heart

SageViolet LeafBasil

Base

PatchouliAmberVetiver

Top

ChamomileBasilLavenderLemonCitruses

Heart

Fig LeafViolet LeafPlumMintSaffron

Base

AmberVetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Sicilian Lemon, 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 season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter22

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex8

Women15

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,609

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerOpposite BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forest 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…

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Opposite Black by Al Haramain is a dark green, barbershop-leaning scent that opens cool and fresh with mint, lavender and citrus, then turns leafy with fig and violet leaf. As it dries down, plum, amber and vanilla add a sweeter, woody depth. It wears elegant and decidedly masculine, with above-average presence for ma…

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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 Wind or Opposite Black?

Opposite Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Forest Wind is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Opposite Black is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes. Choose Forest Wind for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Opposite Black for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forest Wind or Opposite Black?

They last about the same: Opposite Black 71/100, Forest Wind 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Forest Wind or Opposite Black?

Opposite Black projects furthest (Opposite Black 69/100, Forest Wind 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forest Wind and Opposite Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Sicilian Lemon, Violet Leaf and Basil.

Is Forest Wind or Opposite Black better for summer or winter?

Forest Wind suits daytime wear; Opposite Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forest Wind and Opposite Black?

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. Opposite Black has top notes of Chamomile, Basil, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Violet Leaf, Plum and Mint, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Vanilla.