Fragrance comparison

Forbidden 5 vs Limette 37 San Francisco

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 276 ratings analysed

4 wins

Forbidden 5

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #79,063 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Limette 37 San Francisco

Le Labo

3.93276 votes

Rank #10,968 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forbidden 5 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Forbidden 5
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Limette 37 San Francisco
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Forbidden 54/5

Limette 37 San Francisco1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forbidden 5
Sillage & projection: Forbidden 5
Value for money: Forbidden 5
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Forbidden 5
Fragranxe ranking: Limette 37 San Francisco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forbidden 5The Dua Brand

Limette 37 San FranciscoLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.93/ 5 · 276 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

37%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

276 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityForbidden 5

SillageForbidden 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value18

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%

aromatic92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Notes

LimeMuskBergamotPetitgrainJasmineVetiverClovesTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerForbidden 5Longest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring83

Summer100

Fall27

Winter16

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men19

Unisex65

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,968

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerLimette 37 San FranciscoHigher 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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Limette 37 San Francisco by Le Labo delivers an invigorating burst of sharp lime and bright bergamot backed by a soft, clean base. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition pairs zesty citrus fruit with bitter green petitgrain, creating a crisp opening that feels both brisk and bracing. As the initial sharpnes…

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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 lasts longer, Forbidden 5 or Limette 37 San Francisco?

Forbidden 5 lasts longest (Forbidden 5 70/100, Limette 37 San Francisco 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forbidden 5 or Limette 37 San Francisco?

Forbidden 5 projects furthest (Forbidden 5 63/100, Limette 37 San Francisco 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forbidden 5 and Limette 37 San Francisco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Petitgrain and Bergamot.

Is Forbidden 5 or Limette 37 San Francisco better for summer or winter?

Limette 37 San Francisco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forbidden 5 and Limette 37 San Francisco?

Forbidden 5 features Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Guaiac Wood. Limette 37 San Francisco features Lime, Musk, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Jasmine.