Fragrance comparison

Gengis Khan vs Winter Forest (Зимний лес)

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gengis Khan

Marc de la Morandiere

4.1962 votes

Rank #11,438 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)

Acidica Perfumes

4.1718 votes

Rank #39,992 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gengis Khan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gengis Khan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Winter Forest (Зимний лес)
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Gengis Khan3/5

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Gengis Khan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gengis Khan
Sillage & projection: Winter Forest (Зимний лес)
Value for money: Winter Forest (Зимний лес)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gengis Khan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gengis KhanMarc de la Morandiere

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)Acidica Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

Category winnerGengis KhanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

39%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGengis Khan

SillageWinter Forest (Зимний лес)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerWinter Forest (Зимний лес)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

woody69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

fruity65%

green53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ClovesBergamotLemonNutmegLavenderMintThymePepper

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinPatchouliOlibanumPine needlesVetiver

Notes

Watery NotesCranberryPine needlesCedarWoody NotesMintLavender

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint and Pine needles. Durations are only published for Gengis Khan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer35

Fall100

Winter70

Day60

Night100

Spring23

Summer8

Fall15

Winter100

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex8

Women17

Casual 38%Date 25%Work 22%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#39,992

PerfumerElena Markova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGengis KhanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc de la Morandiere launched Gengis Khan in 1989 as an unapologetic, aromatic oriental woody blend. The first spray releases a brisk wash of lemon, bitter bergamot, and garden mint before pungent cloves and cracked black pepper seize control. It feels crisp and bristling. Within thirty minutes, herbal thyme and lave…

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Winter Forest (Зимний лес) by Acidica Perfumes is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Winter Forest (Зимний лес) was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Elena Markova.

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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, Gengis Khan or Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Gengis Khan takes 3 of 5 categories. Gengis Khan is rated 4.19/5 from 62 votes; Winter Forest (Зимний лес) is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose Gengis Khan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Winter Forest (Зимний лес) for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gengis Khan or Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Gengis Khan lasts longest (Gengis Khan 70/100, Winter Forest (Зимний лес) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gengis Khan or Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Projection is very close: Winter Forest (Зимний лес) 63/100, Gengis Khan 61/100 for sillage.

Do Gengis Khan and Winter Forest (Зимний лес) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint and Pine needles.

Is Gengis Khan or Winter Forest (Зимний лес) better for summer or winter?

Gengis Khan suits evening wear; Winter Forest (Зимний лес) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gengis Khan and Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Gengis Khan has top notes of Cloves, Bergamot, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Olibanum and Pine needles. Winter Forest (Зимний лес) features Watery Notes, Cranberry, Pine needles, Cedar and Woody Notes.