Fragrance comparison

In Gear vs Forbes of Forbes

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

In Gear

INME

3.1318 votes

Rank #55,019 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Forbes of Forbes

Castle Forbes

3.7722 votes

Rank #49,368 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forbes of Forbes takes 4 of 5 categories.

In Gear
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forbes of Forbes
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

In Gear1/5

Forbes of Forbes4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In GearINME

Forbes of ForbesCastle Forbes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.13/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%

3.77/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerForbes of ForbesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

40%Like

60%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

14%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityForbes of Forbes

SillageForbes of Forbes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

Category winnerIn GearBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

leather84%

patchouli77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ClovesPatchouliLeatherPineappleBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

OrangeTangerinePineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeOakmossBasil

Base6-8 hrs

ClovesAmbergrisVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCloves, Patchouli and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Forbes of Forbes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#49,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForbes of ForbesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Gear by INME, launched in 2023, is a determined fragrance built on a foundation of spicy cloves and robust leather. The scent profile balances these rugged notes with bright bergamot and crisp pineapple. It is a daily companion for the man who keeps moving toward his goals, working best in moderate office environme…

Reviews →

Forbes of Forbes by Castle Forbes kicks off with a sharp splash of juicy orange, sweet tangerine, and fresh pineapple that immediately wakes up your nose. Once the bright citrus burst settles down, the scent shifts into a crisp Highland forest vibe dominated by green pine needles, earthy oakmoss, and peppery herbal ba…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, In Gear or Forbes of Forbes?

Forbes of Forbes takes 4 of 5 categories. In Gear is rated 3.13/5 from 18 votes; Forbes of Forbes is rated 3.77/5 from 22 votes. Choose In Gear for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forbes of Forbes for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Gear or Forbes of Forbes?

Forbes of Forbes lasts longest (Forbes of Forbes 63/100, In Gear 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Gear or Forbes of Forbes?

Forbes of Forbes projects furthest (Forbes of Forbes 64/100, In Gear 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Gear and Forbes of Forbes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cloves, Patchouli and Pineapple.

Is In Gear or Forbes of Forbes better for summer or winter?

In Gear suits daytime wear; Forbes of Forbes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Gear and Forbes of Forbes?

In Gear features Cloves, Patchouli, Leather, Pineapple and Bergamot. Forbes of Forbes has top notes of Orange, Tangerine and Pineapple, heart notes of Pine Tree, Oakmoss and Basil, a base of Cloves, Ambergris, Vanilla and Patchouli.