Fragrance comparison

The Forward vs [No] Gender

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 441 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Forward

Mind Games

4.32399 votes

Rank #26,893 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

[No] Gender

Natura

3.6042 votes

Rank #41,923 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Forward takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Forward
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
[No] Gender
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Forward4/7

[No] Gender3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Forward
Community sentiment: The Forward
Longevity: The Forward
Sillage & projection: [No] Gender
Value for money: [No] Gender
Versatility: [No] Gender
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

[No] GenderNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 399 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

3.60/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 39%Had 50%Want 11%

Category winnerThe ForwardRating 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

19%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerThe ForwardMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityThe Forward

Sillage[No] Gender

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value74

Category winner[No] GenderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla91%

woody83%

salty74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

aromatic53%

green42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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

PomeloGreen NotesLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeNutmegOrange

Heart

LavenderGingerJasmineCardamom

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Tonka Bean. 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–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall69

Winter31

Day100

Night56

Category winner[No] GenderMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex56

Women18

Men5

Unisex90

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,893

PerfumerNathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,923

PerfumerVerônica Kato

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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[No] Gender is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance from Natura that leans heavily into zesty pomelo and crisp green notes. It offers a clean, energetic profile suitable for daily wear, particularly during warmer months. The composition balances refreshing citrus top notes with a grounding base of sandalwood and patchou…

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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 [No] Gender?

The Forward takes 4 of 7 categories. The Forward is rated 4.32/5 from 399 votes; [No] Gender is rated 3.60/5 from 42 votes. Choose The Forward for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose [No] Gender for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Forward or [No] Gender?

The Forward lasts longest (The Forward 71/100, [No] Gender 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Forward or [No] Gender?

Projection is very close: [No] Gender 58/100, The Forward 56/100 for sillage.

Do The Forward and [No] Gender smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Tonka Bean.

Is The Forward or [No] Gender better for summer or winter?

For summer, [No] Gender is the stronger pick. For winter, The Forward is the stronger pick. [No] Gender suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Forward and [No] Gender?

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. [No] Gender has top notes of Pomelo, Green Notes, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.