Fragrance comparison

[No] Gender vs The Forward

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 441 ratings analysed

[No] Gender

Natura

3.6042 votes

Rank #41,923 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Forward

Mind Games

4.32399 votes

Rank #26,893 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Forward takes 4 of 7 categories.

[No] Gender
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Forward
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

[No] Gender3/7

The Forward4/7

Ratings & consensus: The Forward
Community sentiment: The Forward
Longevity: The Forward
Sillage & projection: [No] Gender
Value for money: [No] Gender
Versatility: [No] Gender
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Forward

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

[No] GenderNatura

The ForwardMind Games

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 39%Had 50%Want 11%

4.32/ 5 · 399 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

Category winnerThe ForwardRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

56%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

399 votes

Category winnerThe ForwardMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityThe Forward

Sillage[No] Gender

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value23

Category winner[No] GenderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

aromatic53%

green42%

citrus100%

vanilla91%

woody83%

salty74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloGreen NotesLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeNutmegOrange

Heart

LavenderGingerJasmineCardamom

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

PomeloLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

SaltTonka BeanJasmine Sambac

Base

Madagascar VanillaSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Lemon, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall69

Winter31

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer99

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winner[No] GenderMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex90

Women5

Men27

Unisex56

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,923

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,893

PerfumerNathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe ForwardHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

[No] Gender is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance from Natura that leans heavily into zesty pomelo and crisp green notes. It offers a clean, energetic profile suitable for daily wear, particularly during warmer months. The composition balances refreshing citrus top notes with a grounding base of sandalwood and patchou…

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Mind Games The Forward opens with a sharp burst of juicy pomelo and bright mandarin orange that fizzes across the skin. The citrus initial spray feels electric and clean. Soon, a noticeable mineral salt accord cuts through the top notes, pulling the profile away from standard cologne territory. As the top notes settl…

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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, [No] Gender or The Forward?

The Forward takes 4 of 7 categories. [No] Gender is rated 3.60/5 from 42 votes; The Forward is rated 4.32/5 from 399 votes. Choose [No] Gender for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Forward for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, [No] Gender or The Forward?

The Forward lasts longest (The Forward 71/100, [No] Gender 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, [No] Gender or The Forward?

Projection is very close: [No] Gender 58/100, The Forward 56/100 for sillage.

Do [No] Gender and The Forward smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

Is [No] Gender or The Forward better for summer or winter?

For summer, [No] Gender is the stronger pick. For winter, The Forward is the stronger pick. [No] Gender suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in [No] Gender and The Forward?

[No] Gender has top notes of Pomelo, Green Notes, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. The Forward has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Salt, Tonka Bean and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cashmeran.