Fragrance comparison

Palermo vs Deep Forest

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 827 ratings analysed

Palermo

Byredo

3.47633 votes

Rank #13,455 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Deep Forest

Bogner

4.26194 votes

Rank #3,516 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Forest takes 7 of 7 categories.

Palermo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Deep Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Palermo0/7

Deep Forest7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalermoByredo

Deep ForestBogner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 633 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%

Category winnerDeep ForestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

542 votes

42%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value64

Category winnerDeep ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

musky58%

fresh44%

green30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

MuskRose

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli

Heart

VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon

Base

oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer47

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night71

Category winnerDeep ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,455

PerfumerBen Gorham

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#3,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palermo is a sharp, citrus-forward fragrance designed for sun-drenched days. It features a bright mix of bergamot and petitgrain that captures the essence of a Mediterranean lemon grove. Perfect for casual summer outings, this scent offers a clean and uplifting experience that feels crisp on the skin, providing a refr…

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Deep Forest smells like a classic 1990s aromatic woody, bright with citrus and herbs at the top, then greener, spicier, and darker as patchouli, vetiver, oak moss, and incense settle in. It reads masculine, earthy, and slightly resinous rather than sweet. If you enjoy old-school forest-style compositions with moss, sp…

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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, Palermo or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest takes 7 of 7 categories. Palermo is rated 3.47/5 from 633 votes; Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes. Choose Palermo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Palermo or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Palermo 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Palermo or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, Palermo 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palermo and Deep Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Musk.

Is Palermo or Deep Forest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. Deep Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palermo and Deep Forest?

Palermo has top notes of Citruses, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Musk and Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Deep Forest has top notes of Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Incense, Musk and French labdanum.