Bolivian Hide vs Forbidden Rose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Forbidden Rose takes 5 of 5 categories.
Bolivian HideChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Forbidden RoseChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bolivian Hide0/5
Forbidden Rose5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Forbidden Rose
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Forbidden Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Forbidden Rose
- Value for money
- Forbidden Rose
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forbidden Rose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bolivian Hidele PelerinForbidden RoseArtal PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 27%Had 23%Want 50%
4.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 24%Had 1%Want 75%
Category winnerForbidden RoseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate15%Love
54%Like
15%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
62%Love
8%Like
23%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForbidden Rose
SillageForbidden Rose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForbidden RoseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
smoky69%
patchouli61%
amber100%
woody92%
rose84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
vanilla61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Incense
Heart2 to 3 hours
Tonka BeanViolet Root
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaPatchouli
Top
IncenseLabdanumAmbreineCognacWhiskeyBlack Pepper
Heart
Bulgarian RoseRoseVanillaAmberPatchouli
Base
MuskIndian OudTonka BeanWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesIncense, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Bolivian Hide, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring17
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night67
Spring30
Summer20
Fall50
Winter100
Day29
Night100
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#63,300
PerfumerElodie Durande
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#37,158
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerForbidden RoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBolivian Hide by le Pelerin is an oriental woody fragrance built around an atmospheric contrast of smoke and sweetness. Released in 2021 and created by perfumer Elodie Durande, the composition opens with a focused blast of smoldering incense. As it settles, powdery violet root and warm tonka bean soften the dry smoke,…
Reviews →Forbidden Rose wears like a dark, resinous rose wrapped in incense, labdanum and a soft boozy glow. Early on it can feel camphoric, smoky and slightly minty, then the rose turns richer and more sensual over amber, vanilla and woods. It suits shoppers who like bold rose fragrances with warmth and texture rather than a …
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 is better, Bolivian Hide or Forbidden Rose?
Forbidden Rose takes 5 of 5 categories. Bolivian Hide is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes; Forbidden Rose is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Bolivian Hide for a vanilla and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Forbidden Rose for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bolivian Hide or Forbidden Rose?
Forbidden Rose lasts longest (Forbidden Rose 75/100, Bolivian Hide 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bolivian Hide or Forbidden Rose?
Forbidden Rose projects furthest (Forbidden Rose 75/100, Bolivian Hide 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bolivian Hide and Forbidden Rose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Patchouli.
Is Bolivian Hide or Forbidden Rose better for summer or winter?
Bolivian Hide suits daytime wear; Forbidden Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bolivian Hide and Forbidden Rose?
Bolivian Hide has top notes of Incense, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Violet Root, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli. Forbidden Rose has top notes of Incense, Labdanum, Ambreine and Cognac, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Rose, Vanilla and Amber, a base of Musk, Indian Oud, Tonka Bean and Woody Notes.
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