Native Force vs Grace
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Grace takes 4 of 7 categories.
Native ForceChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
GraceChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Native Force3/7
Grace4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Native Force
- Community sentiment
- Native Force
- Longevity
- Grace
- Sillage & projection
- Grace
- Value for money
- Native Force
- Versatility
- Grace
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Grace
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Native ForceOriflameGraceBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 46%Had 30%Want 24%
3.94/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 21%Had 22%Want 57%
Category winnerNative ForceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
68 votes
30%Love
49%Like
6%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
53 votes
Category winnerNative ForceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGrace
SillageGrace
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNative ForceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody86%
citrus72%
fresh spicy58%
warm spicy44%
lavender30%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
woody48%
white floral30%
Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomLimeGrapefruit
Heart
LavenderClary SageNutmeg
Base
CypressPalo SantoGuaiac WoodAmber
Top
LimeBergamotPetitgrainLemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart
NutmegClary SageNeroliLavenderJasmineVioletPepperCardamom
Base
VanillaWoody NotesTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lime, Grapefruit and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring38
Summer100
Fall25
Winter6
Day100
Night–
Category winnerGraceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,012
PerfumerBernard Ellena
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#16,923
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerGraceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNative Force opens with a sharp burst of lime and grapefruit that immediately cuts through warm morning air. Cardamom brings a soft, spicy kick right behind the citrus, keeping the initial spray from feeling like a generic lemon cleanser. As it settles after fifteen minutes, herbal clary sage and clean lavender take o…
Reviews →Grace by Boadicea the Victorious is an aromatic spicy unisex fragrance that centers on a vibrant citrus opening paired with warm herbal undertones. The scent opens with a sharp, invigorating splash of lime, bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange, accented by green petitgrain for a natural leaf bitterness. As the t…
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, Native Force or Grace?
Grace takes 4 of 7 categories. Native Force is rated 4.07/5 from 68 votes; Grace is rated 3.94/5 from 53 votes. Choose Native Force for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Grace for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Native Force or Grace?
Grace lasts longest (Grace 69/100, Native Force 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Native Force or Grace?
Grace projects furthest (Grace 74/100, Native Force 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Native Force and Grace smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lime, Grapefruit and Lavender.
Is Native Force or Grace better for summer or winter?
For summer, Grace is the stronger pick. For winter, Native Force is the stronger pick. Grace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Native Force and Grace?
Native Force has top notes of Cardamom, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Cypress, Palo Santo, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Grace has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Neroli and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.
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