Fragrance comparison

L'autre Moi vs Forbidden Grass

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

L'autre Moi

Mayhap

4.138 votes

Rank #40,599 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Forbidden Grass

Oakcha

3.8520 votes

Rank #57,794 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

L'autre Moi
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Forbidden Grass
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'autre Moi1/3

Forbidden Grass1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forbidden Grass
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'autre Moi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'autre MoiMayhap

Forbidden GrassOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 11%Had 6%Want 83%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

40%Love

25%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityForbidden Grass

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

balsamic70%

fresh spicy60%

smoky50%

aromatic100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

balsamic50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGingerelemi

Heart

Cashmere WoodRose OxideNutmeg

Base

IncenseAmberwoodPatchouliLeather

Top

CardamomGrapefruitThymeelemi

Heart

NutmegMate

Base

Cashmere WoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliCedarwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, elemi, Cashmere Wood and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,599

PerfumerNicolas Bonneville

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'autre MoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'autre Moi by Mayhap is a warm woody spicy scent built around cardamom, ginger, resin, cashmere wood, incense, amber woods, patchouli, and leather. It reads textured and modern, with a bright spicy opening that settles into a smoky amber base. It should suit wearers who like unisex woods with warmth, spice, and a sli…

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Forbidden Grass by Oakcha is an earthy, aromatic green fragrance built around brisk herbs, tart citrus, and warm woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, crushed thyme, and spicy cardamom, quickly mellowing into a savory herbal heart of mate tea and warm nutmeg. As it dries down on skin, dry ced…

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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, L'autre Moi or Forbidden Grass?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. L'autre Moi is rated 4.13/5 from 8 votes; Forbidden Grass is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose L'autre Moi for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Forbidden Grass for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'autre Moi or Forbidden Grass?

Forbidden Grass lasts longest (Forbidden Grass 68/100, L'autre Moi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'autre Moi or Forbidden Grass?

Projection is very close: L'autre Moi 58/100, Forbidden Grass 58/100 for sillage.

Do L'autre Moi and Forbidden Grass smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, elemi, Cashmere Wood and Nutmeg.

Is L'autre Moi or Forbidden Grass better for summer or winter?

L'autre Moi suits day or night wear; Forbidden Grass suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'autre Moi and Forbidden Grass?

L'autre Moi has top notes of Cardamom, Ginger and elemi, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Rose Oxide and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Amberwood, Patchouli and Leather. Forbidden Grass has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Thyme and elemi, heart notes of Nutmeg and Mate, a base of Cashmere Wood, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Cedarwood.