Fragrance comparison

Forbidden 4 vs Dua Street 51 Femme

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Forbidden 4

The Dua Brand

5.004 votes

Rank #38,860 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Dua Street 51 Femme

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #66,603 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forbidden 4 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Forbidden 4
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dua Street 51 Femme
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Forbidden 43/5

Dua Street 51 Femme1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forbidden 4
Sillage & projection: Forbidden 4
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Dua Street 51 Femme
Fragranxe ranking: Forbidden 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forbidden 4The Dua Brand

Dua Street 51 FemmeThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityForbidden 4

SillageForbidden 4

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

white floral100%

warm spicy90%

amber80%

tuberose70%

vanilla60%

oud50%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and warm spicy

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomCashmere WoodYlang-YlangRose de MaiSandalwoodPatchouliRaspberryBergamotTuberoseGardeniaCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDua Street 51 FemmeLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForbidden 4Higher 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…

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Dua Street 51 Femme opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot and dewy lily of the valley before unleashing a dense floral heart. Gardenia, tuberose, and sweet rose de Mai take center stage within ten minutes. Spicy cinnamon, clove, and anise seed cut right through the petals to prevent the blend from smelli…

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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, Forbidden 4 or Dua Street 51 Femme?

Forbidden 4 takes 3 of 5 categories. Forbidden 4 is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Dua Street 51 Femme is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Forbidden 4 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dua Street 51 Femme for a white floral and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Which lasts longer, Forbidden 4 or Dua Street 51 Femme?

Forbidden 4 lasts longest (Forbidden 4 85/100, Dua Street 51 Femme 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forbidden 4 or Dua Street 51 Femme?

Projection is very close: Forbidden 4 69/100, Dua Street 51 Femme 67/100 for sillage.

Do Forbidden 4 and Dua Street 51 Femme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and Cinnamon.

Is Forbidden 4 or Dua Street 51 Femme 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 Dua Street 51 Femme?

Forbidden 4 features Jasmine, Tuberose, Agarwood, Benzoin and Vanilla. Dua Street 51 Femme features Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood, Ylang-Ylang and Rose de Mai.