Fragrance comparison

Error 407 vs Forbidden 5

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Error 407

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #53,676 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Forbidden 5

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #70,720 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forbidden 5 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Error 407
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Forbidden 5
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Error 4071/5

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: Error 407

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Error 407The Dua Brand

Forbidden 5The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

—/ 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityForbidden 5

SillageForbidden 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerForbidden 5Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

leather84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodGrapefruitBergamotVanillaSaffronOakmossJasmineLeatherVetiverVioletNutmeg

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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerError 407Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Error 407 by The Dua Brand pairs sweet sugar with smooth leather and dry woodsy notes, creating an inviting contrast that feels modern and approachable. The scent opens with a lively splash of bergamot and tart grapefruit, cushioned by green grass. As the bright citrus settles, warm nutmeg and delicate violet emerge a…

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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, Error 407 or Forbidden 5?

Forbidden 5 lasts longest (Forbidden 5 70/100, Error 407 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Error 407 or Forbidden 5?

Forbidden 5 projects furthest (Forbidden 5 63/100, Error 407 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Error 407 and Forbidden 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot and Oakmoss.

Is Error 407 or Forbidden 5 better for summer or winter?

Error 407 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Error 407 and Forbidden 5?

Error 407 features Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vanilla. Forbidden 5 features Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Guaiac Wood.