Fragrance comparison

Marjan vs Ancient Forest

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marjan

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.5332 votes

Rank #20,445 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Ancient Forest

Scents of Man

3.8010 votes

Rank #54,765 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marjan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Marjan
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ancient Forest
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marjan4/5

Ancient Forest1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarjanAl Haramain Perfumes

Ancient ForestScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 50%Had 22%Want 28%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

Category winnerAncient ForestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

50%Love

10%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMarjan

SillageMarjan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMarjanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

floral65%

oud56%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pine TreeSpicy NotesAmberAgarwood (Oud)Floral NotesPatchouliSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

White SandalwoodCypressYuzuPine TreeFirBergamotBasilVetiverCardamomFennelAgarwood (Oud)Atlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine Tree and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#54,765

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarjanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marjan is a sweet, bright amber-woods scent that keeps a fresh citrus lift from start to finish. Expect lime and bergamot style sparkle up top, a soft floral touch (often read as rose), then a warm base of cedar, patchouli and musky amber. It wears like an attar style blend, unusual in a good way, with a clean, slight…

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Ancient Forest by Scents of Man captures the raw, cool spirit of a woodland morning. Notes of bergamot and juniper strike a sharp, bracing opening, while cypress and smoky myrrh ground the scent in earthy depth. It suits anyone seeking an atmospheric, forest-inspired daily fragrance that balances crisp, green freshnes…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marjan or Ancient Forest?

Marjan takes 4 of 5 categories. Marjan is rated 3.53/5 from 32 votes; Ancient Forest is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Marjan for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ancient Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marjan or Ancient Forest?

Marjan lasts longest (Marjan 82/100, Ancient Forest 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marjan or Ancient Forest?

Marjan projects furthest (Marjan 61/100, Ancient Forest 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marjan and Ancient Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pine Tree and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Marjan or Ancient Forest better for summer or winter?

Marjan suits daytime wear; Ancient Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marjan and Ancient Forest?

Marjan features Pine Tree, Spicy Notes, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Floral Notes. Ancient Forest features White Sandalwood, Cypress, Yuzu, Pine Tree and Fir.