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Doped Tuberose vs Forbidden 5

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

Updated 79 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Doped Tuberose takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Doped Tuberose

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Forbidden 5

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration.

Doped Tuberose3/5
Forbidden 52/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Doped Tuberose
Sillage & projection
Doped Tuberose
Value for money
Forbidden 5
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Forbidden 5
Fragranxe ranking
Doped Tuberose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Doped TuberoseGritti
Forbidden 5The Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.73/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%
—/ 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
30%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
18%Dislike
4%Hate

79 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityDoped Tuberose

SillageDoped Tuberose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value75
Category winnerForbidden 5Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
amber92%
woody84%
tuberose77%
lavender69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

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 season
Spring68
Summer26
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night88

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex34
Women62
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#70,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDoped TuberoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Doped Tuberose by Gritti takes the heady sweetness of white floral notes and wraps them in clean herbs and warm resin. Fresh bergamot and lemon provide a quick, tart splash before a prominent pairing of tuberose and jasmine takes over. A crisp aromatic edge of lavender cuts through the floral richness, giving the hear…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Doped Tuberose or Forbidden 5?

Doped Tuberose lasts longest (Doped Tuberose 77/100, Forbidden 5 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Doped Tuberose or Forbidden 5?

Doped Tuberose projects furthest (Doped Tuberose 67/100, Forbidden 5 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Doped Tuberose and Forbidden 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Patchouli and Bergamot.

Is Doped Tuberose or Forbidden 5 better for summer or winter?

Doped Tuberose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Doped Tuberose and Forbidden 5?

Doped Tuberose features Tuberose, Jasmine, Lavender, Olibanum and Benzoin. Forbidden 5 features Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Guaiac Wood.

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