Fragrance comparison

Pelagos vs La Foret Russe

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 338 ratings analysed

Pelagos

Parfums Dusita

3.69280 votes

Rank #8,157 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

La Foret Russe

Nimere Parfums

4.1658 votes

Rank #7,626 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Foret Russe takes 6 of 7 categories.

Pelagos
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Foret Russe
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pelagos1/7

La Foret Russe6/7

Ratings & consensus: La Foret Russe
Community sentiment: La Foret Russe
Longevity: La Foret Russe
Sillage & projection: La Foret Russe
Value for money: Pelagos
Versatility: La Foret Russe
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Foret Russe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PelagosParfums Dusita

La Foret RusseNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerLa Foret RusseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

280 votes

36%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerLa Foret RusseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLa Foret Russe

SillageLa Foret Russe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value0

Category winnerPelagosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

earthy83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

iris56%

woody100%

aromatic86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

amber44%

herbal30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

CypressPineClary SageOakmossBergamotLitsea CubebaOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisJasmineThymeTonka Bean

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverAmyrisPatchouliIncenseAmbretteBenzoin

Top

ThymeSageHerbal Notes

Heart

Siberian PineCypress

Base

Gurjan balsamIncenseCedarOakmossVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCypress, Oakmoss, Thyme and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pelagos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night33

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night33

Category winnerLa Foret RusseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex54

Women12

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,157

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#7,626

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerLa Foret RusseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pelagos by Parfums Dusita takes the idea of a coastal breeze and strips away synthetic melon calone. Instead, it hits the skin with crisp cypress, bitter pine needles, and zesty bergamot. The citrus sparkles for twenty minutes before buttery orris root and earthy oakmoss take control. You get a clean, dry soap lather …

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La Foret Russe is a deep, resinous aromatic scent centered on Siberian pine and cypress. It captures the damp, mossy smell of an ancient forest, perfect for quiet, crisp autumn days. This is a bold, uncompromising fragrance that prioritizes natural, woody realism over mass appeal, making it a distinct choice for those…

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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, Pelagos or La Foret Russe?

La Foret Russe takes 6 of 7 categories. Pelagos is rated 3.69/5 from 280 votes; La Foret Russe is rated 4.16/5 from 58 votes. Choose Pelagos for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Foret Russe for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pelagos or La Foret Russe?

La Foret Russe lasts longest (La Foret Russe 82/100, Pelagos 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pelagos or La Foret Russe?

La Foret Russe projects furthest (La Foret Russe 72/100, Pelagos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pelagos and La Foret Russe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Oakmoss, Thyme and Vetiver.

Is Pelagos or La Foret Russe better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Foret Russe is the stronger pick. For winter, La Foret Russe is the stronger pick. Pelagos suits daytime wear; La Foret Russe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pelagos and La Foret Russe?

Pelagos has top notes of Cypress, Pine, Clary Sage and Oakmoss, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine, Thyme and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amyris and Patchouli. La Foret Russe has top notes of Thyme, Sage and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Siberian Pine and Cypress, a base of Gurjan balsam, Incense, Cedar and Oakmoss.