Fragrance comparison

NOBLE FOREST vs Targa

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

NOBLE FOREST

KNIGHTS Fragrances

3.6528 votes

Rank #10,349 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,113 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Targa takes 3 of 5 categories.

NOBLE FOREST
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Targa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

NOBLE FOREST2/5

Targa3/5

Ratings & consensus: Targa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: NOBLE FOREST
Sillage & projection: NOBLE FOREST
Value for money: Targa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Targa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NOBLE FORESTKNIGHTS Fragrances

TargaBlackbird

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 15%Had 20%Want 65%

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerTargaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

41%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNOBLE FOREST

SillageNOBLE FOREST

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value49

Category winnerTargaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

amber77%

warm spicy65%

patchouli53%

musky42%

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBergamot

Heart

Woody NotesPatchouliOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Iso E Super

Top

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Olibanum 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,349

PerfumerAxel Rudi Pell

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#9,113

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerTargaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

NOBLE FOREST by KNIGHTS Fragrances delivers an earthy, woody profile centered on black pepper and oud. It is a bold, resinous scent that suits those who enjoy dry, non-sweet woods. Perfect for crisp autumn days when you want a grounded, professional aroma that lingers on sweaters for hours.

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Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…

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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, NOBLE FOREST or Targa?

Targa takes 3 of 5 categories. NOBLE FOREST is rated 3.65/5 from 28 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes. Choose NOBLE FOREST for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, NOBLE FOREST or Targa?

NOBLE FOREST lasts longest (NOBLE FOREST 77/100, Targa 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, NOBLE FOREST or Targa?

NOBLE FOREST projects furthest (NOBLE FOREST 67/100, Targa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do NOBLE FOREST and Targa smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud).

Is NOBLE FOREST or Targa better for summer or winter?

NOBLE FOREST suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in NOBLE FOREST and Targa?

NOBLE FOREST has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Iso E Super. Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).