Fragrance comparison

Un Bois Sepia vs Forza

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 272 ratings analysed

Un Bois Sepia

Serge Lutens

3.59193 votes

Rank #33,450 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Forza

Tonino Lamborghini

3.4879 votes

Rank #18,160 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forza takes 4 of 7 categories.

Un Bois Sepia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Forza
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Un Bois Sepia3/7

Forza4/7

Ratings & consensus: Un Bois Sepia
Community sentiment: Forza
Longevity: Un Bois Sepia
Sillage & projection: Un Bois Sepia
Value for money: Forza
Versatility: Forza
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Forza

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Un Bois SepiaSerge Lutens

ForzaTonino Lamborghini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.48/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 56%Had 33%Want 11%

Category winnerUn Bois SepiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

19%Love

63%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerForzaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityUn Bois Sepia

SillageUn Bois Sepia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value83

Category winnerForzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

balsamic77%

earthy65%

patchouli53%

amber42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

citrus48%

green30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CypressVetiverOpoponaxPatchouliSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Juniper BerriesBergamotPepper

Heart

CypressPetitgrainCaraway

Base

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCypress, Vetiver, Patchouli 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

Spring50

Summer32

Fall100

Winter48

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer95

Fall53

Winter16

Day100

Night38

Category winnerForzaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex24

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,450

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,160

PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerForzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Serge Lutens Un Bois Sepia brings a dry, silver-grey woodiness that steps away from the house's signature sweet resins. It wraps cypress and vetiver in a cool, atmospheric haze, creating a quiet shade suitable for cool autumn days. This is a scent for those who prefer understated, earthy wood tones over modern sugary …

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Forza by Tonino Lamborghini is a crisp woody aromatic scent launched in 2008. It opens with zesty juniper berries and bergamot before settling into a masculine, earthy blend of cypress and vetiver. This fragrance is a practical choice for casual daily wear, particularly in warmer weather when you need a clean, refresh…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Un Bois Sepia or Forza?

Forza takes 4 of 7 categories. Un Bois Sepia is rated 3.59/5 from 193 votes; Forza is rated 3.48/5 from 79 votes. Choose Un Bois Sepia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Forza for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Un Bois Sepia or Forza?

Un Bois Sepia lasts longest (Un Bois Sepia 63/100, Forza 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Un Bois Sepia or Forza?

Un Bois Sepia projects furthest (Un Bois Sepia 62/100, Forza 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Bois Sepia and Forza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cypress, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Un Bois Sepia or Forza better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forza is the stronger pick. For winter, Un Bois Sepia is the stronger pick. Un Bois Sepia suits daytime wear; Forza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Bois Sepia and Forza?

Un Bois Sepia features Cypress, Vetiver, Opoponax, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Forza has top notes of Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Petitgrain and Caraway, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.