Fragrance comparison

The Forward vs Il Snob

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 401 ratings analysed

The Forward

Mind Games

4.32399 votes

Rank #26,893 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Il Snob

ILMIN Parfums

3.502 votes

Rank #70,011 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Snob takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Forward
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Il Snob
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

The Forward1/4

Il Snob3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Il Snob
Sillage & projection: Il Snob
Value for money: Il Snob
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 Games

Il SnobILMIN Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 399 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

399 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityIl Snob

SillageIl Snob

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value25

Category winnerIl SnobBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla91%

woody83%

salty74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

SaltTonka BeanJasmine Sambac

Base

Madagascar VanillaSandalwoodCashmeran

Top

PomeloLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeSaffron

Heart

MagnoliaYlang-YlangRoseAmber

Base

PatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverMusk

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 season

Spring100

Summer99

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex56

Women18

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,893

PerfumerNathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe ForwardHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mind 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…

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Il Snob opens with a sharp, sparkling citrus burst, pomelo, lemon, bergamot and mandarin, then settles into a drier woody, musky base with saffron warmth and soft florals around the edges. It reads more niche than easygoing, with a brisk, polished character that may suit someone who likes bright woods, spice and a sli…

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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, The Forward or Il Snob?

Il Snob takes 3 of 4 categories. The Forward is rated 4.32/5 from 399 votes; Il Snob is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Forward for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Il Snob for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Forward or Il Snob?

Il Snob lasts longest (Il Snob 100/100, The Forward 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Forward or Il Snob?

Il Snob projects furthest (Il Snob 75/100, The Forward 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Forward and Il Snob smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

What are the notes in The Forward and Il Snob?

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. Il Snob has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.