Knize Ten vs Knize Forest
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Knize Ten takes 6 of 7 categories.
Knize TenChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Knize ForestChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Knize Ten6/7
Knize Forest1/7
- 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 TenKnizeKnize ForestKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 245 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerKnize TenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
1,204 votes
40%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
101 votes
Category winnerKnize TenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKnize Ten
SillageKnize Ten
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKnize TenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
woody92%
animalic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
citrus77%
woody65%
herbal53%
green42%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla
Top
OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary
Base
oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer60
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKnize ForestMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#184
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews257
Overall rank#6,665
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKnize 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, …
Reviews →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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Knize Ten or Knize Forest?
Knize Ten takes 6 of 7 categories. Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Knize Ten or Knize Forest?
Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Knize Forest 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Knize Ten or Knize Forest?
Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Knize Forest 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Knize Ten and Knize Forest smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange.
Is Knize Ten or Knize Forest 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 Ten and Knize Forest?
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. 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.
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