Fragrance comparison

Bergamot & Oud vs Forbidden 5

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Bergamot & Oud

Proad

4.405 votes

Rank #56,671 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Forbidden 5

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #79,484 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Bergamot & Oud
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Forbidden 5
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.

Bergamot & Oud2/5

Forbidden 52/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bergamot & Oud
Sillage & projection: Forbidden 5
Value for money: Forbidden 5
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Bergamot & Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bergamot & OudProad

Forbidden 5The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 65%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBergamot & Oud

SillageForbidden 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerForbidden 5Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRumSpices

Heart2 to 3 hours

TuberoseLeather

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodBenzoinAmberTonka BeanVetiver

Notes

AldehydesOakmossOrange BlossomBlack CurrantGuaiac WoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitPetitgrainPatchouliBergamotTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,671

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBergamot & OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bergamot & Oud by Proad is an amber woody fragrance that contrasts bright citrus sparkle with dark, resinous depth. The opening introduces a sharp burst of bergamot, paired with warm boozy rum and pungent spices. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich middle layer emerges, blending floral tuberose with a rugged leat…

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Forbidden 5 by The Dua Brand is a dense leather and oriental woody fragrance designed for men and women. The opening delivers a crisp flash of aldehydes, bright bergamot, grapefruit, and sweet orange, quickly shadowed by green galbanum and petitgrain. As the bright citrus elements settle, a lavish floral bouquet of Ma…

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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 lasts longer, Bergamot & Oud or Forbidden 5?

They last about the same: Bergamot & Oud 72/100, Forbidden 5 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot & Oud or Forbidden 5?

Forbidden 5 projects furthest (Forbidden 5 63/100, Bergamot & Oud 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bergamot & Oud and Forbidden 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean.

Is Bergamot & Oud or Forbidden 5 better for summer or winter?

Bergamot & Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot & Oud and Forbidden 5?

Bergamot & Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Rum and Spices, heart notes of Tuberose and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Amber. Forbidden 5 features Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Guaiac Wood.