Bergamote 22 vs Forbidden 5
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Forbidden 5 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Bergamote 22Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Forbidden 5Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Bergamote 221/5
Forbidden 54/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Forbidden 5
- Sillage & projection
- Forbidden 5
- Value for money
- Forbidden 5
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Forbidden 5
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bergamote 22
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bergamote 22Le LaboForbidden 5The Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 3,590 votes
Have 41%Had 13%Want 46%
—/ 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 hate42%Love
38%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
3,590 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForbidden 5
SillageForbidden 5
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForbidden 5Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
white floral30%
woody100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
BergamotVetiverGrapefruitOrange BlossomPetitgrainMuskCedarVanillaAmber
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
AldehydesOakmossOrange BlossomBlack CurrantGuaiac WoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitPetitgrainPatchouliBergamotTuberose
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerForbidden 5Longest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer100
Fall22
Winter10
Day100
Night16
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,311
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#78,943
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBergamote 22Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBergamote 22 by Le Labo is a bright citrus fragrance anchored by dry woods and soft clean musk. The opening hits with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot and crisp grapefruit, softened slightly by herbal petitgrain and delicate orange blossom. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic core reveals dry cedar and earthy vet…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Bergamote 22 or Forbidden 5?
Forbidden 5 lasts longest (Forbidden 5 70/100, Bergamote 22 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bergamote 22 or Forbidden 5?
Forbidden 5 projects furthest (Forbidden 5 63/100, Bergamote 22 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bergamote 22 and Forbidden 5 smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Petitgrain.
Is Bergamote 22 or Forbidden 5 better for summer or winter?
Bergamote 22 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bergamote 22 and Forbidden 5?
Bergamote 22 features Bergamot, Vetiver, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Petitgrain. Forbidden 5 features Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Guaiac Wood.
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