Fragrance comparison

Rafaelle vs Forest Livre

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rafaelle

Celebon

3.002 votes

Rank #65,536 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Forest Livre

Água de Cheiro

4.001 votes

Rank #59,176 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rafaelle takes 2 of 4 categories.

Rafaelle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forest Livre
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Rafaelle2/4

Forest Livre1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RafaelleCelebon

Forest LivreÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRafaelle

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerRafaelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBlood OrangeCitronPearBergamotLavenderRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperNutmegelemiGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmberwoodVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeLavenderCitronGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonNutmegBlack PepperGinger

Base

PatchouliVetiverCedarAmberwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Citron, Lavender and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Rafaelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForest LivreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rafaelle by Celebon hits you with bright Mediterranean sunlight. A sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crisp pear, and vibrant blood orange cuts through the air. You immediately notice a brisk chill. It feels clean and athletic without smelling like a cheap gym locker shower gel. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus …

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Forest Livre by Água de Cheiro brings a crisp, aromatic profile designed for the modern man. It opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and citron, supported by lavender. As it warms on the skin, notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper add a grounded spice, making it a reliable choice for daily wear throughou…

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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, Rafaelle or Forest Livre?

Rafaelle takes 2 of 4 categories. Rafaelle is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Forest Livre is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rafaelle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forest Livre for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rafaelle or Forest Livre?

Rafaelle lasts longest (Rafaelle 80/100, Forest Livre 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rafaelle or Forest Livre?

Projection is very close: Rafaelle 75/100, Forest Livre 75/100 for sillage.

Do Rafaelle and Forest Livre smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Citron, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Rafaelle or Forest Livre better for summer or winter?

Rafaelle suits daytime wear; Forest Livre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rafaelle and Forest Livre?

Rafaelle has top notes of Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Citron and Pear, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, elemi and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amberwood. Forest Livre has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Citron and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Ginger, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar and Amberwood.