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Knize Forest vs Knize Ten

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

Updated 2,247 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Ten takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Knize Forest

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

  • Knize Ten

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

Knize Forest1/7
Knize Ten6/7
Ratings & consensus
Knize Ten
Community sentiment
Knize Ten
Longevity
Knize Ten
Sillage & projection
Knize Ten
Value for money
Knize Ten
Versatility
Knize Forest
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Knize Ten

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Knize ForestKnize
Knize TenKnize
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.81/ 5 · 245 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerKnize TenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

101 votes

51%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

1,204 votes

Category winnerKnize TenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityKnize Ten

SillageKnize Ten

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value74
Category winnerKnize TenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
citrus77%
woody65%
herbal53%
green42%
leather100%
woody92%
animalic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary
Base
oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli
Top
GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Amalfi Lemon. 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
Summer60
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKnize ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
Men77
Unisex20
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#184

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews257

Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knize Forest is a masculine aromatic fougere that feels like a quiet walk through Irish woodlands. It opens with bright citrus notes, including bergamot and lemon, before settling into a complex herbal heart of basil, sage, and oregano. The base grounds the composition with oak moss and earthy vetiver, perfect for coo…

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Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Knize Forest or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten takes 6 of 7 categories. Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes; Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Knize Forest or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Knize Forest 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Forest or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Knize Forest 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knize Forest and Knize Ten smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Knize Forest or Knize Ten better for summer or winter?

For summer, Knize Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Forest and Knize Ten?

Knize Forest has top notes of Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil, Oregano, Sage and Palisander Rosewood, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber.

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