Fragrance comparison

Marjan vs Wild Forest

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

5 wins

Marjan

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.5332 votes

Rank #20,453 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Wild Forest

Siordia Parfums

4.1828 votes

Rank #33,686 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marjan takes 5 of 7 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.
Wild Forest
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Marjan5/7

Wild Forest2/7

Ratings & consensus: Wild Forest
Community sentiment: Wild Forest
Longevity: Marjan
Sillage & projection: Marjan
Value for money: Marjan
Versatility: Marjan
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

Wild ForestSiordia Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 50%Had 22%Want 28%

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 13%Had 11%Want 76%

Category winnerWild 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

29%Love

64%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerWild ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMarjan

SillageMarjan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMarjanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

floral65%

oud56%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

conifer48%

green30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Pine TreeHimalayan CedarJuniperFirVetiverLeatherAmberBergamotTobaccoOakmossGingerLime

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine Tree and Amber. 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

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Category winnerMarjanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#33,686

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Wild Forest reads as a cool, pine-heavy woody with a spicy edge and a slightly bitter turn as it settles. Cedar, juniper, fir and oakmoss give it that deep forest feel, while bergamot, lime and ginger keep the opening sharper and brighter. It suits wearers who enjoy coniferous, aromatic scents more than sweet woods. T…

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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 Wild Forest?

Marjan takes 5 of 7 categories. Marjan is rated 3.53/5 from 32 votes; Wild Forest is rated 4.18/5 from 28 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 Wild Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Marjan or Wild Forest?

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

Which projects more, Marjan or Wild Forest?

Marjan projects furthest (Marjan 61/100, Wild Forest 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marjan and Wild Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine Tree and Amber.

Is Marjan or Wild Forest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marjan is the stronger pick. For winter, Wild Forest is the stronger pick. Marjan suits daytime wear; Wild Forest suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marjan and Wild Forest?

Marjan features Pine Tree, Spicy Notes, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Floral Notes. Wild Forest features Pine Tree, Himalayan Cedar, Juniper, Fir and Vetiver.