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Profumo di Pantelleria vs Knize Forest

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

Updated 289 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Profumo di Pantelleria takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Profumo di Pantelleria

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Knize Forest

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Profumo di Pantelleria5/7
Knize Forest2/7
Ratings & consensus
Profumo di Pantelleria
Community sentiment
Profumo di Pantelleria
Longevity
Profumo di Pantelleria
Sillage & projection
Profumo di Pantelleria
Value for money
Profumo di Pantelleria
Versatility
Knize Forest
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Knize Forest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Profumo di PantelleriaProfumi di Pantelleria
Knize ForestKnize
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%
3.81/ 5 · 245 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerProfumo di PantelleriaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
50%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

44 votes

40%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerProfumo di PantelleriaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityProfumo di Pantelleria

SillageProfumo di Pantelleria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value67
Category winnerProfumo di PantelleriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
citrus77%
woody65%
herbal53%
green42%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonOrangeLavender
Heart2 to 4 hours
BasilRosemaryThymeNeroliJasmineGeranium
Base6 to 8 hours
oak mossAmberPatchouli
Top
OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary
Base
oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Orange, Lavender and Basil. Durations are only published for Profumo di Pantelleria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer100
Fall33
Winter11
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer60
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKnize ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerKnize ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Profumo di Pantelleria opens with a vivid burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and sweet lavender. It captures the dry, sunny atmosphere of the Mediterranean island that inspired it, grounding bright citrus rinds with savory culinary herbs. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic core of basil, rose…

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Knize Forest is a masculine aromatic fougere that feels like a quiet walk through Irish woodlands. It opens with bright citrus notes, including bergamot and lemon, before settling into a complex herbal heart of basil, sage, and oregano. The base grounds the composition with oak moss and earthy vetiver, perfect for coo…

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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, Profumo di Pantelleria or Knize Forest?

Profumo di Pantelleria takes 5 of 7 categories. Profumo di Pantelleria is rated 4.09/5 from 44 votes; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes. Choose Profumo di Pantelleria for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Profumo di Pantelleria or Knize Forest?

Profumo di Pantelleria lasts longest (Profumo di Pantelleria 79/100, Knize Forest 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Profumo di Pantelleria or Knize Forest?

Profumo di Pantelleria projects furthest (Profumo di Pantelleria 74/100, Knize Forest 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Profumo di Pantelleria and Knize Forest smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Orange, Lavender and Basil.

Is Profumo di Pantelleria or Knize Forest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Profumo di Pantelleria is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Forest is the stronger pick. Profumo di Pantelleria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Profumo di Pantelleria and Knize Forest?

Profumo di Pantelleria has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Rosemary, Thyme and Neroli, a base of oak moss, Amber and Patchouli. Knize Forest has top notes of Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil, Oregano, Sage and Palisander Rosewood, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.

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