Fragrance comparison

Forte + Forte vs Anthracite Pour L'Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 124 ratings analysed

Forte + Forte

Profumi del Forte

3.8142 votes

Rank #33,225 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Jacomo

4.1982 votes

Rank #9,644 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Forte + Forte
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Forte + Forte1/7

Anthracite Pour L'Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Community sentiment: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Longevity: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Sillage & projection: Forte + Forte
Value for money: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forte + ForteProfumi del Forte

Anthracite Pour L'HommeJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 40%Had 24%Want 35%

4.19/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

43%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAnthracite Pour L'Homme

SillageForte + Forte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

iris48%

earthy30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonOrangeGrapefruitTarragonBergamotLavenderPetitgrain

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisJasmineCloves

Base2 to 4 hours

Tonka BeanOakmossPatchouliWhite Musk

Top

LavenderGalbanumGrapefruitPineapplePepperCypressBergamotMarjoram

Heart

ClovesCyclamenOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Forte + Forte, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall21

Winter21

Day100

Night14

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#9,644

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forte + Forte by Profumi del Forte brings a sharp, sunlit burst of citrus to the skin, leading with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet orange. A crisp aromatic edge of lavender, petitgrain, and leafy tarragon balances the bright fruit immediately. As the initial sharpness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a pow…

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Anthracite Pour L'Homme by Jacomo is a bold, aromatic woody fragrance for men released in 1991. It balances crisp lavender and galbanum with warm spices and a grounded oakmoss base. Best worn during cool spring days or formal office settings, it offers a sophisticated, classic profile for those who appreciate traditio…

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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, Forte + Forte or Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Forte + Forte is rated 3.81/5 from 42 votes; Anthracite Pour L'Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 82 votes. Choose Forte + Forte for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Anthracite Pour L'Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Forte + Forte or Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme lasts longest (Anthracite Pour L'Homme 72/100, Forte + Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forte + Forte or Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Forte + Forte projects furthest (Forte + Forte 65/100, Anthracite Pour L'Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forte + Forte and Anthracite Pour L'Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Forte + Forte or Anthracite Pour L'Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forte + Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite Pour L'Homme is the stronger pick. Forte + Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forte + Forte and Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Forte + Forte has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Tarragon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Patchouli and White Musk. Anthracite Pour L'Homme has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Cloves, Cyclamen, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar.