Fragrance comparison

Preludio vs Wild Forest

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

4 wins

Preludio

Gritti

3.63121 votes

Rank #19,590 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Wild Forest

Siordia Parfums

4.1828 votes

Rank #35,079 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Preludio takes 4 of 7 categories.

Preludio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wild Forest
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Preludio4/7

Wild Forest3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PreludioGritti

Wild ForestSiordia Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 13%Had 11%Want 76%

Category winnerWild ForestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

121 votes

29%Love

64%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerWild ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPreludio

SillagePreludio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value54

Category winnerWild ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

lavender80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

citrus50%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

conifer48%

green30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderWatermelonLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

Pine TreeWoody NotesSandalwoodTobacco

Base4 to 6 hours

BorageMuskAmber

Notes

Pine TreeHimalayan CedarJuniperFirVetiverLeatherAmberBergamotTobaccoOakmossGingerLime

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Tobacco and Amber. Durations are only published for Preludio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall76

Winter59

Day100

Night62

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Category winnerPreludioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex39

Women7

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#35,079

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPreludioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Preludio by Gritti opens with an unexpected pairing of crisp lavender, tart lemon, and juicy watermelon, creating a brisk, ozonic introduction that feels both clean and cooling. As the initial splash settles, the heart reveals an earthy forest character built around pine tree needles, smooth sandalwood, and dry woody …

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Wild Forest reads as a cool, pine-heavy woody with a spicy edge and a slightly bitter turn as it settles. Cedar, juniper, fir and oakmoss give it that deep forest feel, while bergamot, lime and ginger keep the opening sharper and brighter. It suits wearers who enjoy coniferous, aromatic scents more than sweet woods. T…

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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, Preludio or Wild Forest?

Preludio takes 4 of 7 categories. Preludio is rated 3.63/5 from 121 votes; Wild Forest is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Preludio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wild Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Preludio or Wild Forest?

Preludio lasts longest (Preludio 69/100, Wild Forest 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Preludio or Wild Forest?

Preludio projects furthest (Preludio 62/100, Wild Forest 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Preludio and Wild Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Tobacco and Amber.

Is Preludio or Wild Forest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Preludio is the stronger pick. For winter, Wild Forest is the stronger pick. Preludio suits daytime wear; Wild Forest suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Preludio and Wild Forest?

Preludio has top notes of Lavender, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Tobacco, a base of Borage, Musk and Amber. Wild Forest features Pine Tree, Himalayan Cedar, Juniper, Fir and Vetiver.