Fragrance comparison

Knize Sec vs Knize Forest

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 407 ratings analysed

4 wins

Knize Sec

Knize

3.74162 votes

Rank #11,935 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Knize Forest

Knize

3.81245 votes

Rank #6,665 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Sec takes 4 of 7 categories.

Knize Sec
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Knize Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Knize Sec4/7

Knize Forest3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Knize SecKnize

Knize ForestKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%

3.81/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerKnize ForestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

40%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerKnize SecMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKnize Sec

SillageKnize Sec

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value67

Category winnerKnize ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCitrusesAmalfi LemonCoriander

Heart

LavenderJasmineSagePetitgrain

Base

IncenseLeatherAmberMusk

Top

OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer28

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKnize SecMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,935

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#6,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerKnize ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knize Sec is an aromatic woody fragrance that leans into dry citrus and smoky leather. Launched in 1985 as a sharper, more restrained relative to the classic Knize Ten, it emphasizes a crisp coriander and lemon opening over a base of incense and musk. It offers a refined, professional scent profile suitable for daily …

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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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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 Sec or Knize Forest?

Knize Sec takes 4 of 7 categories. Knize Sec is rated 3.74/5 from 162 votes; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes. Choose Knize Sec for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Knize Sec or Knize Forest?

They last about the same: Knize Sec 71/100, Knize Forest 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Knize Sec or Knize Forest?

Knize Sec projects furthest (Knize Sec 61/100, Knize Forest 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knize Sec and Knize Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Sage.

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

For summer, Knize Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Sec is the stronger pick. Knize Sec suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Sec and Knize Forest?

Knize Sec has top notes of Orange, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Musk. 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.