Fragrance comparison

Forum vs In Case of Love

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

Forum

Tufi Duek

4.2646 votes

Rank #38,447 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

In Case of Love

Pupa

4.1631 votes

Rank #31,696 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Case of Love takes 4 of 7 categories.

Forum
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
In Case of Love
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Forum2/7

In Case of Love4/7

Ratings & consensus: Forum
Community sentiment: In Case of Love
Longevity: In Case of Love
Sillage & projection: Forum
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: In Case of Love
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In Case of Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ForumTufi Duek

In Case of LovePupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 32%Had 43%Want 24%

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%

Category winnerForumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

35%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerIn Case of LoveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityIn Case of Love

SillageForum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

leather84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

coconut61%

fruity100%

floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

CoconutSuedeGreen NotesWater LilyPeachFreesia

Base

Leatheroak mossMahoganyPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleMusk

Top15-30 mins

PearPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseFreesiaCyclamen

Base4-6 hrs

VanilleMahoganyPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Freesia. Durations are only published for In Case of Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall73

Winter60

Day100

Night74

Spring69

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerIn Case of LoveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 28%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,447

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIn Case of LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Created by perfumer Jacques Huclier in 2000, Forum by Tufi Duek opens with sparkling aldehydes, bergamot, and mandarin orange before shifting into soft suede, green notes, and coconut. The base grounds the fragrance in rich leather, patchouli, and oakmoss. It wears effortlessly during crisp spring mornings or cool aut…

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In Case of Love by Pupa brings together sweet orchard fruits and creamy warmth in an easy, wearable daily fragrance. The opening delivers an energetic burst of ripe peach, crisp pear, and sparkling bergamot that instantly awakens the senses. As the citrus sparkle settles, soft freesia and rose unfold into a clean flor…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Forum or In Case of Love?

In Case of Love takes 4 of 7 categories. Forum is rated 4.26/5 from 46 votes; In Case of Love is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes. Choose Forum for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose In Case of Love for a fruity and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forum or In Case of Love?

They last about the same: In Case of Love 64/100, Forum 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Forum or In Case of Love?

Forum projects furthest (Forum 57/100, In Case of Love 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forum and In Case of Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Freesia.

Is Forum or In Case of Love better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forum is the stronger pick. For winter, In Case of Love is the stronger pick. Forum suits daytime wear; In Case of Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forum and In Case of Love?

Forum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coconut, Suede, Green Notes and Water Lily, a base of Leather, oak moss, Mahogany and Patchouli. In Case of Love has top notes of Pear, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Mahogany, Patchouli and Musk.