The Forward vs Folhas Cítricas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Forward takes 3 of 4 categories.
The ForwardChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Folhas CítricasChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Forward3/4
Folhas Cítricas1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Forward
- Sillage & projection
- The Forward
- Value for money
- Folhas Cítricas
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Forward
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The ForwardMind GamesFolhas CítricasNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 399 votes
Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 44%Had 25%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
399 votes
25%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Forward
SillageThe Forward
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFolhas CítricasBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla91%
woody83%
salty74%
powdery65%
sweet56%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
white floral61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
SaltTonka BeanJasmine Sambac
Base
Madagascar VanillaSandalwoodCashmeran
Top
LemonWatery NotesCedar NeedlesPearOrangeLavenderMandarin OrangePomelo
Heart
Clove LeafLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumCardamomFalse JasmineNutmegIso E Super
Base
MossAmber XtremeVetiverMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPomelo, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer99
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,893
PerfumerNathalie Benareau
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,942
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe ForwardHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMind Games The Forward opens with a sharp burst of juicy pomelo and bright mandarin orange that fizzes across the skin. The citrus initial spray feels electric and clean. Soon, a noticeable mineral salt accord cuts through the top notes, pulling the profile away from standard cologne territory. As the top notes settl…
Reviews →Folhas Cítricas opens with a brisk mix of lemon, mandarin, pomelo and watery notes, then settles into a green, lightly spiced woody base. It reads fresh first, but not simple. This is the kind of citrus aromatic that suits daytime wear, warm weather and casual office use. Sample first if you want strong projection or …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, The Forward or Folhas Cítricas?
The Forward takes 3 of 4 categories. The Forward is rated 4.32/5 from 399 votes; Folhas Cítricas is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose The Forward for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Folhas Cítricas for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Forward or Folhas Cítricas?
The Forward lasts longest (The Forward 71/100, Folhas Cítricas 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Forward or Folhas Cítricas?
The Forward projects furthest (The Forward 56/100, Folhas Cítricas 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Forward and Folhas Cítricas smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.
Is The Forward or Folhas Cítricas better for summer or winter?
Folhas Cítricas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Forward and Folhas Cítricas?
The Forward has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Salt, Tonka Bean and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cashmeran. Folhas Cítricas has top notes of Lemon, Watery Notes, Cedar Needles and Pear, heart notes of Clove Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Moss, Amber Xtreme, Vetiver and Musk.
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