Fragrance comparison

Into The Forest vs L'eau

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

1 wins

Into The Forest

Mith

4.4719 votes

Rank #27,469 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

L'eau

Black Paw

1.001 votes

Rank #72,839 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Into The Forest takes 1 of 1 categories.

Into The Forest
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'eau
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.

Into The Forest1/1

L'eau0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Into The Forest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Into The ForestMith

L'eauBlack Paw

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

11%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

musky84%

floral77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitPetitgrain

Heart

HyacinthRoseMagnolia

Base

MintWoody NotesMuskPatchouli

Notes

CitrusesMagnoliaMintBlue SageMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Mint and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall67

Winter17

Day100

Night17

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex78

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,469

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#72,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInto The ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Into The Forest opens with tart grapefruit and a crisp green snap that several wearers liken to freshly cut grass. As it settles, hyacinth and magnolia soften the sharpness, giving it a clean floral heart over mint, musk, patchouli, and light woods. It reads fresh, outdoorsy, and quietly distinctive rather than dense …

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Black Paw L'eau reads as a clean citrus aromatic with a cool, herbal lift and a soft musky base. Citruses and mint give it the first splash, magnolia smooths the heart, and blue sage keeps it airy and green rather than sweet. It looks suited to buyers who want something fresh, light, and easy to wear in warm weather. …

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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, Into The Forest or L'eau?

Into The Forest takes 1 of 1 categories. Into The Forest is rated 4.47/5 from 19 votes; L'eau is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Into The Forest for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'eau for a aromatic and citrus character.

Do Into The Forest and L'eau smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Mint and Musk.

Is Into The Forest or L'eau better for summer or winter?

Into The Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Into The Forest and L'eau?

Into The Forest has top notes of Grapefruit and Petitgrain, heart notes of Hyacinth, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Mint, Woody Notes, Musk and Patchouli. L'eau features Citruses, Magnolia, Mint, Blue Sage and Musk.