Forever vs Molto
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Molto takes 4 of 5 categories.
ForeverChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MoltoChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Forever1/5
Molto4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Molto
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Molto
- Sillage & projection
- Molto
- Value for money
- Forever
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Molto
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ForeverYardleyMoltoMissoniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 19%Had 38%Want 43%
4.24/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%
Category winnerMoltoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
67%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
54%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMolto
SillageMolto
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForeverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
sweet88%
woody77%
citrus65%
yellow floral53%
powdery42%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Ylang-YlangMarigoldRoseAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
African Orange FlowerWhite FlowersJasmine
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodMusk
Top
Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange Flower
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangCarnationRoseHeliotropeNeroliJasmine
Base
BenzoinTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliVanilleVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Rose, Amalfi Lemon and African Orange Flower. Durations are only published for Forever, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall60
Winter40
Day100
Night14
Spring20
Summer20
Fall93
Winter100
Day29
Night100
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#50,464
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,636
PerfumerTristan Brando
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerMoltoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForever by Yardley opens with a sunny splash of Amalfi lemon, tangy herbal marigold, and sweet ylang-ylang that feels like walking through an English garden in mid-May. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus softens into a plush bouquet of jasmine and African orange flower, carrying the warm, clean feeling of luxury …
Reviews →Molto Missoni is a rich amber spicy floral with a distinctly vintage feel. It opens sharp and slightly medicinal, then settles into warm cinnamon, powdery heliotrope, soft florals, patchouli, and a sweet ambered vanilla base. It suits shoppers who enjoy character, texture, and a more dressed-up style of perfume. With …
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, Forever or Molto?
Molto takes 4 of 5 categories. Forever is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes; Molto is rated 4.24/5 from 65 votes. Choose Forever for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Molto for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Forever or Molto?
Molto lasts longest (Molto 75/100, Forever 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forever or Molto?
Molto projects furthest (Molto 72/100, Forever 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forever and Molto smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Amalfi Lemon and African Orange Flower.
Is Forever or Molto better for summer or winter?
Forever suits daytime wear; Molto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forever and Molto?
Forever has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Marigold, Rose and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Molto has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.
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