Fragrance comparison

Flower Bomb vs Absinto Proibido

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Flower Bomb

Majid Muzaffar Iterji

—0 votes

Rank #81,037 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Absinto Proibido

Água de Cheiro

3.9122 votes

Rank #53,013 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absinto Proibido takes 2 of 2 categories.

Flower Bomb
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character.
Absinto Proibido
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Flower Bomb0/2

Absinto Proibido2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flower BombMajid Muzaffar Iterji

Absinto ProibidoÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 12%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAbsinto Proibido

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value62

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

almond77%

cherry69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

coffee84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

almond61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Lily-of-the-ValleyCherryBlueberryGrapes

Base1 to 2 hours

Almond

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeRice

Heart

Orange BlossomBelladonnaLily-of-the-ValleyPeony

Base

CoffeeSugarAlmondSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley and Almond. Durations are only published for Flower Bomb, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring57

Summer21

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#81,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,013

PerfumerLeandro Petit

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsinto ProibidoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flower Bomb by Majid Muzaffar Iterji is a bright floral fruity perfume that puts crisp citrus and orchard sweetness front and centre. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, lifted by a gentle prickle of pink pepper. As the initial zest settles, the scent reveals a vibrant heart of swe…

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Absinto Proibido by Água de Cheiro brings a gourmand flair to the Oriental Floral category. It opens with spicy pink pepper and mandarin before transitioning into a floral heart of orange blossom and peony. The base lingers with a warm blend of coffee, sugar, and almond, making it a distinct choice for cooler evenings…

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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, Flower Bomb or Absinto Proibido?

Absinto Proibido lasts longest (Absinto Proibido 56/100, Flower Bomb 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flower Bomb and Absinto Proibido smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and almond accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley and Almond.

Is Flower Bomb or Absinto Proibido better for summer or winter?

Absinto Proibido suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flower Bomb and Absinto Proibido?

Flower Bomb has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cherry, Blueberry and Grapes, a base of Almond. Absinto Proibido has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Rice, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Belladonna, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Coffee, Sugar, Almond and Sandalwood.