Forte + Forte vs OWN II
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
OWN II takes 6 of 7 categories.
Forte + ForteChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
OWN IIChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Forte + Forte1/7
OWN II6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- OWN II
- Community sentiment
- OWN II
- Longevity
- OWN II
- Sillage & projection
- Forte + Forte
- Value for money
- OWN II
- Versatility
- OWN II
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- OWN II
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Forte + ForteProfumi del ForteOWN IIMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 40%Had 24%Want 35%
4.36/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 70%Had 7%Want 22%
Category winnerOWN IIRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
42 votes
53%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
47 votes
Category winnerOWN IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOWN II
SillageForte + Forte
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOWN IIBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
iris48%
earthy30%
citrus100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
powdery70%
fresh spicy60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LemonOrangeGrapefruitTarragonBergamotLavenderPetitgrain
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisJasmineCloves
Base2 to 4 hours
Tonka BeanOakmossPatchouliWhite Musk
Top
GrapefruitBergamotPetitgrainCardamom
Heart
PapyrusPineappleVioletIrisRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverAmbergrisMuskOakmossAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Iris. Durations are only published for Forte + Forte, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall21
Winter21
Day100
Night14
Spring100
Summer88
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOWN IIMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,225
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#13,379
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerOWN IIHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForte + 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…
Reviews →Mith OWN II is an uplifting citrus and woody fragrance that feels like throwing on a crisp white linen shirt on a sunny morning. The scent opens with an energizing splash of tart grapefruit, bitter petitgrain, and zesty bergamot, gently spiced with crushed cardamom pods. As the brisk opening settles, a soft bouquet of…
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, Forte + Forte or OWN II?
OWN II takes 6 of 7 categories. Forte + Forte is rated 3.81/5 from 42 votes; OWN II is rated 4.36/5 from 47 votes. Choose Forte + Forte for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose OWN II for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Forte + Forte or OWN II?
OWN II lasts longest (OWN II 64/100, Forte + Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forte + Forte or OWN II?
Forte + Forte projects furthest (Forte + Forte 65/100, OWN II 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forte + Forte and OWN II smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Iris.
Is Forte + Forte or OWN II better for summer or winter?
For summer, Forte + Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, OWN II is the stronger pick. Forte + Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forte + Forte and OWN II?
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. OWN II has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Cardamom, heart notes of Papyrus, Pineapple, Violet and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Ambergris.
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