Fragrance comparison

La Forêt vs Cerasus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

4 wins

La Forêt

Nette

3.7074 votes

Rank #18,703 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Cerasus

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #48,967 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Forêt takes 4 of 4 categories.

La Forêt
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Cerasus
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

La Forêt4/4

Cerasus0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La ForêtNette

CerasusJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

36%Like

25%Ok

16%Dislike

7%Hate

67 votes

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Forêt

SillageLa Forêt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value38

Category winnerLa ForêtBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy90%

mossy80%

amber70%

musky60%

patchouli50%

woody100%

sweet91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

cherry65%

fruity56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

MossPatchouliIso E SuperCashmeranHealingwood

Base

Amber XtremeSandalwoodCedarwood

Top

Black CurrantBergamotRhubarbPear

Heart

CherryAmyrisLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotropeCedarwoodVetyverOrris

Base

Gourmand AccordCashmere WoodAmber XtremeWoody NotesPatchouliAmbretteVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli, Amber Xtreme and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex38

Women6

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#48,967

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLa ForêtHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Forêt opens with bergamot, then moves quickly into moss, woods and a soft, creamy sandalwood base. On skin it often reads green, earthy and textured, with an inky forest feel rather than a bright fresh citrus style. It leans truly unisex on paper, but many wearers find the dry-down more masculine. Sample first if s…

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Cerasus by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a vivid floral fruity profile built around a striking cherry accord. The scent balances sweet and sour facets with earthy, resinous woods to create a grounded, modern composition. Perfect for anyone seeking a sophisticated, sensory experience that departs from standard sweet fr…

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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, La Forêt or Cerasus?

La Forêt takes 4 of 4 categories. La Forêt is rated 3.70/5 from 74 votes; Cerasus is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose La Forêt for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Cerasus for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, La Forêt or Cerasus?

La Forêt lasts longest (La Forêt 69/100, Cerasus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Forêt or Cerasus?

La Forêt projects furthest (La Forêt 60/100, Cerasus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Forêt and Cerasus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Amber Xtreme and Sandalwood.

Is La Forêt or Cerasus better for summer or winter?

Cerasus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Forêt and Cerasus?

La Forêt has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Moss, Patchouli, Iso E Super and Cashmeran, a base of Amber Xtreme, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Cerasus has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Pear, heart notes of Cherry, Amyris, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood, a base of Gourmand Accord, Cashmere Wood, Amber Xtreme and Woody Notes.