The Forward vs Impredecible
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Forward takes 4 of 7 categories.
The ForwardChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
ImpredecibleChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Forward4/7
Impredecible3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Forward
- Community sentiment
- Impredecible
- Longevity
- The Forward
- Sillage & projection
- The Forward
- Value for money
- Impredecible
- Versatility
- Impredecible
- 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 GamesImpredecibleÉsikaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 399 votes
Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%
4.19/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 66%Had 24%Want 10%
Category winnerThe ForwardRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
399 votes
38%Love
53%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerImpredecibleMost 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 winnerImpredecibleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla91%
woody83%
salty74%
powdery65%
sweet56%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
fruity77%
caramel69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both vanilla, woody and sweet
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
Red BerriesPomeloNectarine
Heart
Jasmine SambacPink PepperFreesia
Base
Madagascar VanillaCaramelSandalwoodClearwoodBenzoinTonka
InformationalShared notesPomelo, Jasmine Sambac, Madagascar Vanilla 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–
Spring76
Summer43
Fall100
Winter81
Day100
Night33
Category winnerImpredecibleMost 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#34,993
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 →Impredecible by Ésika is a sweet oriental vanilla perfume built around juicy red berries, nectarine, and warm Madagascar vanilla. It opens with a bright splash of tangy fruit and zesty pomelo before settling into a soft floral heart of freesia and jasmine sambac. The base rounds out into creamy caramel, benzoin, and s…
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 Impredecible?
The Forward takes 4 of 7 categories. The Forward is rated 4.32/5 from 399 votes; Impredecible is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes. Choose The Forward for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Impredecible for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Forward or Impredecible?
The Forward lasts longest (The Forward 71/100, Impredecible 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Forward or Impredecible?
The Forward projects furthest (The Forward 56/100, Impredecible 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Forward and Impredecible smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Jasmine Sambac, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood.
Is The Forward or Impredecible better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Forward is the stronger pick. For winter, Impredecible is the stronger pick. Impredecible suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Forward and Impredecible?
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. Impredecible has top notes of Red Berries, Pomelo and Nectarine, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Pink Pepper and Freesia, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Caramel, Sandalwood and Clearwood.
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