Fragrance comparison

Fiorisia vs Forbidden 2

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fiorisia

Profumi del Forte

3.9624 votes

Rank #43,663 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Forbidden 2

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #66,148 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fiorisia takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fiorisia
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forbidden 2
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Fiorisia4/5

Forbidden 20/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FiorisiaProfumi del Forte

Forbidden 2The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFiorisia

SillageFiorisia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

green77%

iris69%

floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black CurrantTamarindGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationCloves

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskSandalwoodCedar

Notes

May RoseOakmossBlack CurrantYlang-YlangImmortellePatchouliBergamotLabdanumJasmineLeatherCoconutViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerFiorisiaLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#66,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFiorisiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fiorisia by Profumi del Forte is a floral woody musk that balances bright botanical sharpness with traditional powdery florals. It opens with an unexpected pairing of tart tamarind, crisp green leaves, juicy black currant, and sunny bergamot. This tangy start quickly transitions into a classic floral heart centered on…

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Forbidden 2 by The Dua Brand is an oriental floral extrait de parfum built around a rich structure of woods, spices, and florals. The scent begins with a bright splash of lemon and bergamot before moving into an opulent floral heart. Here, powdery iris, May rose, ylang-ylang, and violet blend with pungent accents of c…

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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 is better, Fiorisia or Forbidden 2?

Fiorisia takes 4 of 5 categories. Fiorisia is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; Forbidden 2 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Fiorisia for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forbidden 2 for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fiorisia or Forbidden 2?

Fiorisia lasts longest (Fiorisia 80/100, Forbidden 2 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fiorisia or Forbidden 2?

Fiorisia projects furthest (Fiorisia 64/100, Forbidden 2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fiorisia and Forbidden 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Fiorisia or Forbidden 2 better for summer or winter?

Fiorisia suits daytime wear; Forbidden 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fiorisia and Forbidden 2?

Fiorisia has top notes of Black Currant, Tamarind, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. Forbidden 2 features May Rose, Oakmoss, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Immortelle.