Fragrance comparison

Joe Boy vs Winter Forest (Зимний лес)

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Joe Boy

Milton Lloyd

3.754 votes

Rank #58,775 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)

Acidica Perfumes

4.1718 votes

Rank #39,992 WoodyAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Joe Boy
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Winter Forest (Зимний лес)
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Joe Boy2/4

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Joe BoyMilton Lloyd

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)Acidica Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityWinter Forest (Зимний лес)

SillageJoe Boy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerJoe BoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

fruity65%

green53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesAppleCranberry

Heart

Green NotesLavenderMintFloral Notes

Base

Woody NotesMusk

Notes

Watery NotesCranberryPine needlesCedarWoody NotesMintLavender

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCranberry, Lavender, Mint and Woody Notes. 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

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring23

Summer8

Fall15

Winter100

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,992

PerfumerElena Markova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWinter Forest (Зимний лес)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joe Boy by Milton Lloyd starts with a sharp blast of clean green energy, combining crisp apple, tart cranberry, and bright citruses. As the mist settles, a cooling wave of mint and lavender dominates the mid phase, keeping the fragrance breezy and casual. The base settles into a simple mix of clean musk and light wood…

Reviews →

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.

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, Joe Boy or Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Joe Boy is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Winter Forest (Зимний лес) is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose Joe Boy for a green and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Winter Forest (Зимний лес) for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Joe Boy or Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Winter Forest (Зимний лес) lasts longest (Winter Forest (Зимний лес) 57/100, Joe Boy 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joe Boy or Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Joe Boy projects furthest (Joe Boy 75/100, Winter Forest (Зимний лес) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Joe Boy and Winter Forest (Зимний лес) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cranberry, Lavender, Mint and Woody Notes.

Is Joe Boy or Winter Forest (Зимний лес) better for summer or winter?

Joe Boy suits daytime wear; Winter Forest (Зимний лес) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joe Boy and Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Joe Boy has top notes of Citruses, Apple and Cranberry, heart notes of Green Notes, Lavender, Mint and Floral Notes, a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Winter Forest (Зимний лес) features Watery Notes, Cranberry, Pine needles, Cedar and Woody Notes.