Fragrance comparison

Pub vs Knize Forest

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 258 ratings analysed

Pub

Revlon

4.0813 votes

Rank #23,340 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Knize Forest

Knize

3.81245 votes

Rank #6,665 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Forest takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pub
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Knize Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pub2/5

Knize Forest3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PubRevlon

Knize ForestKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%

3.81/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerPubRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKnize Forest

SillagePub

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value67

Category winnerKnize ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumStar AniseAmalfi LemonTarragonBasil

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillePatchoulioak moss

Top

OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Amalfi Lemon, Basil and Lavender. 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

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerKnize ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pub by Revlon is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a powdery musk and vanilla core. With sharp, bracing top notes of star anise and basil, it settles into a comforting heliotrope and lavender heart. Ideal for casual daily wear or autumn afternoons, this scent leans heavily into a retro, mascu…

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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, Pub or Knize Forest?

Knize Forest takes 3 of 5 categories. Pub is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes. Choose Pub for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pub or Knize Forest?

They last about the same: Knize Forest 69/100, Pub 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pub or Knize Forest?

Pub projects furthest (Pub 69/100, Knize Forest 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pub and Knize Forest smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Amalfi Lemon, Basil and Lavender.

Is Pub or Knize Forest better for summer or winter?

Pub suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pub and Knize Forest?

Pub has top notes of Geranium, Star Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanille 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.