Fragrance comparison

Forbidden 4 vs 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 426 ratings analysed

3 wins

Forbidden 4

The Dua Brand

5.004 votes

Rank #38,860 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

Roja Dove

4.08422 votes

Rank #8,158 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forbidden 4 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Forbidden 4
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Forbidden 43/4

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forbidden 4
Sillage & projection: Forbidden 4
Value for money: Forbidden 4
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forbidden 4The Dua Brand

51 Pour Femme Essence De ParfumRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

4.08/ 5 · 422 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

44%Love

31%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

422 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityForbidden 4

SillageForbidden 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value23

Category winnerForbidden 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

warm spicy90%

amber80%

tuberose70%

vanilla60%

oud50%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineTuberoseAgarwoodBenzoinVanillaResinSandalwoodSaffronCloveCashmere WoodCinnamonHeliotrope

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangRaspberryGardeniaOrange BlossomTuberoseLilyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VanillaBenzoinCashmere WoodSandalwoodOrrisVioletCinnamonClove

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Tuberose, Benzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Forbidden 4, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winner51 Pour Femme Essence De ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forbidden 4 by The Dua Brand is an opulent unisex floral fragrance built around a lush bouquet and a dark, resinous foundation. The scent opens with a burst of mandarin orange, fresh grass, and creamy white floral tones led by tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. Soon, warm spices like cinnamon and clove introduce a ri…

Reviews →

A polished floral amber with juicy raspberry, creamy white florals, soft vanilla and smooth woods. 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum usually reads rich, elegant and distinctly feminine, with a plush texture that feels more refined than loud. It suits shoppers who want a dressed-up floral with warmth rather than a sharp …

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, Forbidden 4 or 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum?

Forbidden 4 takes 3 of 4 categories. Forbidden 4 is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum is rated 4.08/5 from 422 votes. Choose Forbidden 4 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Forbidden 4 or 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum?

Forbidden 4 lasts longest (Forbidden 4 85/100, 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forbidden 4 or 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum?

Forbidden 4 projects furthest (Forbidden 4 69/100, 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forbidden 4 and 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tuberose, Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is Forbidden 4 or 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum better for summer or winter?

Forbidden 4 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forbidden 4 and 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum?

Forbidden 4 features Jasmine, Tuberose, Agarwood, Benzoin and Vanilla. 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Raspberry, Gardenia and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.