The Forward vs Jasmim Sambac
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Forward takes 6 of 7 categories.
The ForwardChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Jasmim SambacChoose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
The Forward6/7
Jasmim Sambac1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Forward
- Community sentiment
- The Forward
- Longevity
- The Forward
- Sillage & projection
- The Forward
- Value for money
- Jasmim Sambac
- Versatility
- The Forward
- 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 GamesJasmim SambacO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 399 votes
Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%
4.12/ 5 · 605 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
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
52%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
6%Hate
605 votes
Category winnerThe ForwardMost 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 winnerJasmim SambacBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla91%
woody83%
salty74%
powdery65%
sweet56%
white floral100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
lactonic69%
citrus61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both vanilla, citrus and powdery
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
CassisMandarin OrangeItalian LemonPomelo
Heart
Jasmine SambacChinese JasmineHeliotropeApricotScent Trek®
Base
VanillaCustardMuskBenzoin
InformationalShared notesPomelo, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine Sambac. 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–
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe ForwardMost 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#28,287
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 →O Boticário Jasmim Sambac opens with a lively splash of tart cassis, sweet mandarin orange, and tangy pomelo that quickly settles into a rich white floral bouquet. At its core, lush jasmine sambac blends with sweet apricot and velvety heliotrope, creating the familiar aroma of fresh blossom petals bathed in warm sunsh…
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 Jasmim Sambac?
The Forward takes 6 of 7 categories. The Forward is rated 4.32/5 from 399 votes; Jasmim Sambac is rated 4.12/5 from 605 votes. Choose The Forward for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Jasmim Sambac for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, The Forward or Jasmim Sambac?
The Forward lasts longest (The Forward 71/100, Jasmim Sambac 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Forward or Jasmim Sambac?
The Forward projects furthest (The Forward 56/100, Jasmim Sambac 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Forward and Jasmim Sambac smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine Sambac.
Is The Forward or Jasmim Sambac better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Forward is the stronger pick. For winter, Jasmim Sambac is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Forward and Jasmim Sambac?
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. Jasmim Sambac has top notes of Cassis, Mandarin Orange, Italian Lemon and Pomelo, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Chinese Jasmine, Heliotrope and Apricot, a base of Vanilla, Custard, Musk and Benzoin.
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