Fragrance comparison

Russian soul vs Winter Forest (Зимний лес)

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Russian soul

VDOHNI

3.6352 votes

Rank #53,075 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)

Acidica Perfumes

4.1718 votes

Rank #39,992 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Winter Forest (Зимний лес) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Russian soul
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Winter Forest (Зимний лес)
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Russian soul1/5

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)4/5

Ratings & consensus: Winter Forest (Зимний лес)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Winter Forest (Зимний лес)
Sillage & projection: Winter Forest (Зимний лес)
Value for money: Russian soul
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Winter Forest (Зимний лес)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Russian soulVDOHNI

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)Acidica Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 58%

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

Category winnerWinter Forest (Зимний лес)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

52 votes

39%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityWinter Forest (Зимний лес)

SillageWinter Forest (Зимний лес)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRussian soulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fruity72%

fresh spicy58%

green44%

smoky30%

woody100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

fruity65%

green53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JuniperLingonberryCranberryPine needlesWoody NotesGreen GrassEucalyptusBirchMossSandalwoodSmoke

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Watery NotesCranberryPine needlesCedarWoody NotesMintLavender

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCranberry, Pine needles and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Russian soul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer53

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night35

Spring23

Summer8

Fall15

Winter100

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex50

Women36

Casual 41%Work 30%Date 19%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,075

PerfumerPolina Kazakova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,992

PerfumerElena Markova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWinter Forest (Зимний лес)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Russian soul by VDOHNI captures the brisk air of a northern pine forest after rain. It smells crisp and wild. Tart lingonberry and bitter red cranberry cut through pungent pine needles, crushed green grass, and cool eucalyptus right away. As the initial sharp bite mellows, birch wood and dry oakmoss anchor the fragran…

Reviews →

Winter Forest (Зимний лес) by Acidica Perfumes is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Winter Forest (Зимний лес) was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Elena Markova.

Reviews →

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, Russian soul or Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Winter Forest (Зимний лес) takes 4 of 5 categories. Russian soul is rated 3.63/5 from 52 votes; Winter Forest (Зимний лес) is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose Russian soul for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Winter Forest (Зимний лес) for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Russian soul or Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

They last about the same: Winter Forest (Зимний лес) 57/100, Russian soul 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Russian soul or Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Winter Forest (Зимний лес) projects furthest (Winter Forest (Зимний лес) 63/100, Russian soul 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Russian soul and Winter Forest (Зимний лес) smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Cranberry, Pine needles and Woody Notes.

Is Russian soul or Winter Forest (Зимний лес) better for summer or winter?

Russian soul suits daytime wear; Winter Forest (Зимний лес) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Russian soul and Winter Forest (Зимний лес)?

Russian soul features Juniper, Lingonberry, Cranberry, Pine needles and Woody Notes. Winter Forest (Зимний лес) features Watery Notes, Cranberry, Pine needles, Cedar and Woody Notes.