Fragrance comparison

Absinto Proibido vs Reservado para Ela

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Absinto Proibido

Água de Cheiro

3.9122 votes

Rank #51,309 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Reservado para Ela

Marita Parfum

4.007 votes

Rank #51,151 SweetFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reservado para Ela takes 3 of 4 categories.

Absinto Proibido
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Reservado para Ela
Choose it for a sweet and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absinto Proibido1/4

Reservado para Ela3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reservado para Ela
Sillage & projection: Reservado para Ela
Value for money: Absinto Proibido
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reservado para Ela

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absinto ProibidoÁgua de Cheiro

Reservado para ElaMarita Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 12%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityReservado para Ela

SillageReservado para Ela

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAbsinto ProibidoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

coffee84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

almond61%

sweet100%

fresh92%

floral84%

white floral77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeRice

Heart

Orange BlossomBelladonnaLily-of-the-ValleyPeony

Base

CoffeeSugarAlmondSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red FruitsBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

VioletRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

SugarPatchouliAmberCoffeeMusk

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Coffee and Sugar. Durations are only published for Reservado para Ela, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer21

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,309

PerfumerLeandro Petit

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerReservado para ElaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absinto Proibido by Água de Cheiro brings a gourmand flair to the Oriental Floral category. It opens with spicy pink pepper and mandarin before transitioning into a floral heart of orange blossom and peony. The base lingers with a warm blend of coffee, sugar, and almond, making it a distinct choice for cooler evenings…

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Reservado para Ela by Marita Parfum offers a sugary, floral fruity bouquet built around sweet berry tones, clean petals, and an unexpected coffee finish. The opening pairs tangy bergamot with sweet red fruits, giving off a crisp and lively first impression. As the fragrance settles, a dense floral heart emerges with f…

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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, Absinto Proibido or Reservado para Ela?

Reservado para Ela takes 3 of 4 categories. Absinto Proibido is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; Reservado para Ela is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Absinto Proibido for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Reservado para Ela for a sweet and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinto Proibido or Reservado para Ela?

Reservado para Ela lasts longest (Reservado para Ela 80/100, Absinto Proibido 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absinto Proibido or Reservado para Ela?

Reservado para Ela projects furthest (Reservado para Ela 50/100, Absinto Proibido 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinto Proibido and Reservado para Ela smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Coffee and Sugar.

Is Absinto Proibido or Reservado para Ela better for summer or winter?

Absinto Proibido suits evening wear; Reservado para Ela suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinto Proibido and Reservado para Ela?

Absinto Proibido has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Rice, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Belladonna, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Coffee, Sugar, Almond and Sandalwood. Reservado para Ela has top notes of Red Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Sugar, Patchouli, Amber and Coffee.