Fragrance comparison

Forbidden 5 vs La Danza

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Forbidden 5

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #70,720 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

La Danza

Zepter

3.5917 votes

Rank #59,390 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Forbidden 5
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
La Danza
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Forbidden 52/4

La Danza2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forbidden 5
Sillage & projection: La Danza
Value for money: Forbidden 5
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Danza

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forbidden 5The Dua Brand

La DanzaZepter

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 35%Had 42%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

29%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityForbidden 5

SillageLa Danza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerForbidden 5Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesOakmossOrange BlossomBlack CurrantGuaiac WoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitPetitgrainPatchouliBergamotTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangePeachGalbanum

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyLilacYlang-YlangJasmineCyclamenRoseOrris

Base

OakmossVetiverLabdanumBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Forbidden 5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa DanzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forbidden 5 by The Dua Brand is a dense leather and oriental woody fragrance designed for men and women. The opening delivers a crisp flash of aldehydes, bright bergamot, grapefruit, and sweet orange, quickly shadowed by green galbanum and petitgrain. As the bright citrus elements settle, a lavish floral bouquet of Ma…

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La Danza by Zepter opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, fizzy aldehydes, and bright grapefruit. The initial spray delivers an immediate snap of green citrus that feels crisp and energetic. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward an expansive bouquet dominated by clean violet, lilac, and sweet ylan…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Forbidden 5 or La Danza?

Forbidden 5 lasts longest (Forbidden 5 70/100, La Danza 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forbidden 5 or La Danza?

La Danza projects furthest (La Danza 68/100, Forbidden 5 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forbidden 5 and La Danza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Grapefruit.

Is Forbidden 5 or La Danza better for summer or winter?

La Danza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forbidden 5 and La Danza?

Forbidden 5 features Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Guaiac Wood. La Danza has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Benzoin.