Fragrance comparison

Atomic vs Forbidden 1

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Atomic

Dumont

—0 votes

Rank #82,642 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Forbidden 1

The Dua Brand

4.836 votes

Rank #35,927 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forbidden 1 takes 2 of 2 categories.

Atomic
Choose it for a woody and amber character.
Forbidden 1
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Atomic0/2

Forbidden 12/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Forbidden 1
Fragranxe ranking: Forbidden 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AtomicDumont

Forbidden 1The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 58%Had 0%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

balsamic65%

nutty56%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

HazelnutToffeeRed Apple

Heart3 to 5 hours

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodVanillaCedar

Base5 to 8 hours

Tolu BalsamAmbrofix™Amber

Notes

Ylang-YlangSaffronJasmineSuedeTolu BalsamTonka BeanOrris RootClovesOudSandalwoodCivetCopaiba balm

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerForbidden 1Longest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#82,642

PerfumerQuentin Roussel

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerForbidden 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atomic by Dumont presents a rich oriental woody profile built around gourmand sweetness and polished woods. The scent opens with a crisp red apple bite dipped in sticky toffee and warm hazelnut. As it settles, creamy sandalwood, soft cashmere wood, and dry cedar balance the initial sweetness alongside smooth vanilla. …

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Forbidden 1 by The Dua Brand is an oriental woody extrait de parfum built around warm spices, resins, and florals. It opens with an immediate contrast between bright lemon and bergamot and a dense base of saffron, cloves, and cinnamon. As the initial citrus settles, a rich floral heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and pow…

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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.

Do Atomic and Forbidden 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam.

Is Atomic or Forbidden 1 better for summer or winter?

Forbidden 1 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atomic and Forbidden 1?

Atomic has top notes of Hazelnut, Toffee and Red Apple, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar, a base of Tolu Balsam, Ambrofix™ and Amber. Forbidden 1 features Ylang-Ylang, Saffron, Jasmine, Suede and Tolu Balsam.