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Spring in August vs. Enchanted Forest
Is Spring in August better than Enchanted Forest?
Spring in August opens on a jolt of grapefruit and lime, softened by jasmine and lily of the valley, then settles into woody warmth. Enchanted Forest leads with blackcurrant blossom and red wine, deepened by fir and myrrh. Both share a woody-spicy backbone, but Spring in August is the breezier, more approachable wear, while Enchanted Forest pulls toward darker, more complex terrain. The higher rating goes to Enchanted Forest, though Spring in August wins on broad daytime versatility.
Pick Spring in August if you want an immediate citrus hit that stays bright and airy through the drydown, with jasmine and magnolia keeping it polished for casual daytime wear.
Pick Enchanted Forest if you prefer a fragrance that opens with dark fruit and wine, then unfolds into aromatic fir and myrrh for a more layered evening feel.
Why this score
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Spring in August and Enchanted Forest?
| Spring in August | Enchanted Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Spring in August and Enchanted Forest smell?
Spring in August
Enchanted Forest
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The pyramid
What notes do Spring in August and Enchanted Forest share?
Notes both fragrances share
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Where they fit
When and where do Spring in August and Enchanted Forest work?
Community taste
Which performs better, Spring in August or Enchanted Forest?
| Spring in August | Enchanted Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Spring in August and Enchanted Forest?
Freshness without predictability, that's the sell. Not the standard aquatic nobody, but citrus with actual opinions and a drydown that knows when to be quiet.Spring in August
This one leans heavily into green, tart blackcurrant territory, and it does not apologize for it. If fruity florals are your thing, Enchanted Forest delivers that initial punch with real conviction.Enchanted Forest
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