Fragrance comparison

Winter Forest (Зимний лес) vs Zillya

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)

Acidica Perfumes

4.1718 votes

Rank #39,992 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Zillya

Karen Doué

5.002 votes

Rank #43,344 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zillya takes 2 of 3 categories.

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Zillya
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)1/3

Zillya2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Winter Forest (Зимний лес)Acidica Perfumes

ZillyaKaren Doué

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityZillya

SillageZillya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

fruity65%

green53%

fresh spicy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

green48%

herbal30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

LemongrassMintThymeLavenderWormwoodOakmossPatchouliLabdanumCastoreumPine needles

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine needles, Mint and Lavender. 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,992

PerfumerElena Markova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,344

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWinter Forest (Зимний лес)Higher 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.

Reviews →

Karen Doué Zillya delivers a sharp, grassy punch that feels right for crisp spring mornings. Lemongrass and bitter wormwood lead the charge, supported by a heavy base of oakmoss and pine needles. It suits those who favor dry, botanical scents over modern sweetness. Wear it with a casual linen shirt to emphasize its ra…

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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 Zillya?

Zillya takes 2 of 3 categories. Winter Forest (Зимний лес) is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; Zillya is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Winter Forest (Зимний лес) for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Zillya for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Zillya lasts longest (Zillya 73/100, Winter Forest (Зимний лес) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Zillya projects furthest (Zillya 75/100, Winter Forest (Зимний лес) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Pine needles, Mint and Lavender.

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

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

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

Winter Forest (Зимний лес) features Watery Notes, Cranberry, Pine needles, Cedar and Woody Notes. Zillya features Lemongrass, Mint, Thyme, Lavender and Wormwood.