Fragrance comparison

B.B. vs Forbidden 2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

5 wins

B.B.

V Canto

3.5450 votes

Rank #49,204 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Forbidden 2

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #69,121 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.B. takes 5 of 5 categories.

B.B.
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forbidden 2
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

B.B.5/5

Forbidden 20/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B.B.V Canto

Forbidden 2The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

30%Like

26%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityB.B.

SillageB.B.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerB.B.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LemonBitter OrangeBergamotBulgarian Rose

Heart3 to 4 hours

LavenderCuminYlang-YlangLotusPepper

Base4 to 7 hours

MyrrhOakmossMuskSandalwoodBirch

Notes

May RoseOakmossBlack CurrantYlang-YlangImmortellePatchouliBergamotLabdanumJasmineLeatherCoconutViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerB.B.Longest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall88

Winter38

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex46

Women23

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,204

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#69,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerB.B.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B.B. by V Canto is a bright, contrasting floral woody musk that kicks off with an energetic flash of citrus and spice. Crisp lemon, bitter orange, and bergamot provide an immediate tartness, accented by subtle Bulgarian rose. As the top settles, an aromatic blend of lavender, cumin, and pepper develops alongside exoti…

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Forbidden 2 by The Dua Brand is an oriental floral extrait de parfum built around a rich structure of woods, spices, and florals. The scent begins with a bright splash of lemon and bergamot before moving into an opulent floral heart. Here, powdery iris, May rose, ylang-ylang, and violet blend with pungent accents of c…

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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, B.B. or Forbidden 2?

B.B. takes 5 of 5 categories. B.B. is rated 3.54/5 from 50 votes; Forbidden 2 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose B.B. for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forbidden 2 for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, B.B. or Forbidden 2?

B.B. lasts longest (B.B. 73/100, Forbidden 2 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B.B. or Forbidden 2?

B.B. projects furthest (B.B. 56/100, Forbidden 2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B.B. and Forbidden 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss.

Is B.B. or Forbidden 2 better for summer or winter?

B.B. suits daytime wear; Forbidden 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B.B. and Forbidden 2?

B.B. has top notes of Lemon, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Lavender, Cumin, Ylang-Ylang and Lotus, a base of Myrrh, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood. Forbidden 2 features May Rose, Oakmoss, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Immortelle.