La Forêt vs Incense 01
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Incense 01 takes 7 of 7 categories.
La ForêtChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter.
Incense 01Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
La Forêt0/7
Incense 017/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Incense 01
- Community sentiment
- Incense 01
- Longevity
- Incense 01
- Sillage & projection
- Incense 01
- Value for money
- Incense 01
- Versatility
- Incense 01
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Incense 01
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La ForêtNetteIncense 01Swiss ArabianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%
4.19/ 5 · 383 votes
Have 95%Had 5%Want 0%
Category winnerIncense 01Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate15%Love
36%Like
25%Ok
16%Dislike
7%Hate
67 votes
66%Love
19%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
260 votes
Category winnerIncense 01Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIncense 01
SillageIncense 01
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIncense 01Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy90%
mossy80%
amber70%
musky60%
patchouli50%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bergamot
Heart
MossPatchouliIso E SuperCashmeranHealingwood
Base
Amber XtremeSandalwoodCedarwood
Top
FrankincenseJuniperRumBergamot
Heart
FigHazelnutRoasted NutsAlmondLily of the Valley
Base
Dark ChocolateSandalwoodVanillaCedarwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Moss, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring68
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIncense 01Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,757
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#671
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews88
Category winnerIncense 01Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLa 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…
Reviews →Incense 01 by Swiss Arabian centers on a resinous, meditative frankincense supported by sweet fig and roasted nuts. This unisex fragrance provides a warm, woody experience that shines in colder weather. It offers a sophisticated presence for those who enjoy incense-forward scents with a touch of gourmand depth. The co…
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, La Forêt or Incense 01?
Incense 01 takes 7 of 7 categories. La Forêt is rated 3.70/5 from 74 votes; Incense 01 is rated 4.19/5 from 383 votes. Choose La Forêt for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter. Choose Incense 01 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, La Forêt or Incense 01?
Incense 01 lasts longest (Incense 01 81/100, La Forêt 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Forêt or Incense 01?
Incense 01 projects furthest (Incense 01 73/100, La Forêt 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Forêt and Incense 01 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Moss, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.
Is La Forêt or Incense 01 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Incense 01 is the stronger pick. For winter, La Forêt is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Forêt and Incense 01?
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. Incense 01 has top notes of Frankincense, Juniper, Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Hazelnut, Roasted Nuts and Almond, a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedarwood.
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