Fragrance comparison

Forbidden 4 vs The Chypre

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Forbidden 4

The Dua Brand

5.004 votes

Rank #38,860 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #42,183 WoodyPowdery

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 fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
The Chypre
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Forbidden 43/4

The Chypre1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forbidden 4
Sillage & projection: Forbidden 4
Value for money: The Chypre
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

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

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

56%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityForbidden 4

SillageForbidden 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerThe ChypreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

warm spicy90%

amber80%

tuberose70%

vanilla60%

oud50%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Tuberose, Sandalwood and Clove. 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

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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The Chypre by Insider Parfums brings a classic structure to life with a modern, layered approach. It opens with bright aldehydes and bergamot before settling into a complex heart of peach, plum, and rose. The base remains dense and earthy, defined by oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is an ideal choice for fall, per…

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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 The Chypre?

Forbidden 4 takes 3 of 4 categories. Forbidden 4 is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 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 The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forbidden 4 or The Chypre?

Forbidden 4 lasts longest (Forbidden 4 85/100, The Chypre 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forbidden 4 or The Chypre?

Projection is very close: Forbidden 4 69/100, The Chypre 68/100 for sillage.

Do Forbidden 4 and The Chypre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tuberose, Sandalwood and Clove.

Is Forbidden 4 or The Chypre better for summer or winter?

Forbidden 4 suits day or night wear; The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forbidden 4 and The Chypre?

Forbidden 4 features Jasmine, Tuberose, Agarwood, Benzoin and Vanilla. The Chypre has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Tuberose, Peach and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli and Orris.