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Incense 01 vs La Forêt

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

Updated 457 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Incense 01 takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Incense 01

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • La Forêt

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter.

Incense 017/7
La Forêt0/7
Ratings & consensus
Incense 01
Community sentiment
Incense 01
Longevity
Incense 01
Sillage & projection
Incense 01
Value for money
Incense 01
Versatility
Incense 01
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Incense 01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Incense 01Swiss Arabian
La ForêtNette
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 383 votes
Have 95%Had 5%Want 0%
3.70/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%
Category winnerIncense 01Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
66%Love
19%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

260 votes

15%Love
36%Like
25%Ok
16%Dislike
7%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerIncense 01Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate61
Category winners

LongevityIncense 01

SillageIncense 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value52
Category winnerIncense 01Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
earthy90%
mossy80%
amber70%
musky60%
patchouli50%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
FrankincenseJuniperRumBergamot
Heart
FigHazelnutRoasted NutsAlmondLily of the Valley
Base
Dark ChocolateSandalwoodVanillaCedarwoodMoss
Top
Bergamot
Heart
MossPatchouliIso E SuperCashmeranHealingwood
Base
Amber XtremeSandalwoodCedarwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring68
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIncense 01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men59
Unisex36
Women5
Men56
Unisex38
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews88

Overall rank#18,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerIncense 01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Incense 01 by Swiss Arabian centers on a resinous, meditative frankincense supported by sweet fig and roasted nuts. This unisex fragrance provides a warm, woody experience that shines in colder weather. It offers a sophisticated presence for those who enjoy incense-forward scents with a touch of gourmand depth. The co…

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La Forêt opens with bergamot, then moves quickly into moss, woods and a soft, creamy sandalwood base. On skin it often reads green, earthy and textured, with an inky forest feel rather than a bright fresh citrus style. It leans truly unisex on paper, but many wearers find the dry-down more masculine. Sample first if s…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Incense 01 or La Forêt?

Incense 01 takes 7 of 7 categories. Incense 01 is rated 4.19/5 from 383 votes; La Forêt is rated 3.70/5 from 74 votes. Choose Incense 01 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose La Forêt for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Incense 01 or La Forêt?

Incense 01 lasts longest (Incense 01 81/100, La Forêt 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Incense 01 or La Forêt?

Incense 01 projects furthest (Incense 01 73/100, La Forêt 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Incense 01 and La Forêt smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Moss.

Is Incense 01 or La Forêt better for summer or winter?

For summer, Incense 01 is the stronger pick. For winter, Incense 01 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Incense 01 and La Forêt?

Incense 01 has top notes of Frankincense, Juniper, Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Hazelnut, Roasted Nuts and Almond, a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedarwood. La Forêt has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Moss, Patchouli, Iso E Super and Cashmeran, a base of Amber Xtreme, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

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