Fragrance comparison

Forbidden 4 vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Forbidden 4

The Dua Brand

5.004 votes

Rank #38,860 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

5%scent match

Clearly different

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #39,491 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Forbidden 4
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Forbidden 42/4

Tangalunga2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forbidden 4The Dua Brand

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

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

52%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerForbidden 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

white floral100%

warm spicy90%

amber80%

tuberose70%

vanilla60%

oud50%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match5%Clearly different

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

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Tuberose, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,491

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Tangalunga by Odoratika is a complex leather fragrance that plays with vibrant fruit notes. It opens with a splash of mandarin and mango, settling into a heart of champaca and jasmine. The base grounds this bold creation in civet, sandalwood, and leather. It is a distinct, modern choice for those who want a scent that…

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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 Tangalunga?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Forbidden 4 is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Forbidden 4 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Forbidden 4 or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Forbidden 4 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forbidden 4 or Tangalunga?

Projection is very close: Tangalunga 70/100, Forbidden 4 69/100 for sillage.

Do Forbidden 4 and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 5% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tuberose, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Forbidden 4 or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Forbidden 4 and Tangalunga?

Forbidden 4 features Jasmine, Tuberose, Agarwood, Benzoin and Vanilla. Tangalunga has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sweet Orange, Palm Leaf and Mango, heart notes of Champaca, Jasmine, Tuberose and Copaiba balm, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk.