Fragrance comparison

Winter Forest (Зимний лес) vs Boreal

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)

Acidica Perfumes

4.1718 votes

Rank #39,992 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Boreal

Pineward Perfumes

4.01183 votes

Rank #28,214 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boreal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Boreal
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)1/5

Boreal4/5

Ratings & consensus: Boreal
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Boreal
Sillage & projection: Winter Forest (Зимний лес)
Value for money: Boreal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boreal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)Acidica Perfumes

BorealPineward Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

4.01/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

Category winnerBorealRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

35%Love

39%Like

19%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

183 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBoreal

SillageWinter Forest (Зимний лес)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBorealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

fruity65%

green53%

fresh spicy42%

woody100%

aromatic88%

green77%

amber65%

conifer53%

balsamic42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Watery NotesCranberryPine needlesCedarWoody NotesMintLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Pine needlesMintResinsCedarMoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine needles, Cedar and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer8

Fall15

Winter100

Day100

Night13

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men39

Unisex61

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,992

PerfumerElena Markova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,214

PerfumerNicholas Nilsson

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBorealHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Winter Forest (Зимний лес) by Acidica Perfumes is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Winter Forest (Зимний лес) was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Elena Markova.

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Boreal captures the quiet dampness of a northern forest after rain. Nicholas Nilsson balances sharp, cold mint against a thick backdrop of pine needles and damp moss. It wears close to the skin, offering an earthy getaway for anyone looking to bypass traditional designer sweetness in favor of raw wood and resins.

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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, Winter Forest (Зимний лес) or Boreal?

Boreal takes 4 of 5 categories. Winter Forest (Зимний лес) is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; Boreal is rated 4.01/5 from 183 votes. Choose Winter Forest (Зимний лес) for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Boreal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Winter Forest (Зимний лес) or Boreal?

Boreal lasts longest (Boreal 65/100, Winter Forest (Зимний лес) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Winter Forest (Зимний лес) or Boreal?

Winter Forest (Зимний лес) projects furthest (Winter Forest (Зимний лес) 63/100, Boreal 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Winter Forest (Зимний лес) and Boreal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Pine needles, Cedar and Mint.

Is Winter Forest (Зимний лес) or Boreal better for summer or winter?

Winter Forest (Зимний лес) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Winter Forest (Зимний лес) and Boreal?

Winter Forest (Зимний лес) features Watery Notes, Cranberry, Pine needles, Cedar and Woody Notes. Boreal features Pine needles, Mint, Resins, Cedar and Moss.