Fragrance comparison

Forbidden 5 vs Stamino Blue

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Forbidden 5

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #79,749 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Stamino Blue

Prime Collection

2.605 votes

Rank #72,092 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 sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
Stamino Blue
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Forbidden 52/4

Stamino Blue2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forbidden 5The Dua Brand

Stamino BluePrime Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

20%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

80%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityStamino Blue

SillageForbidden 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

amber53%

powdery42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverNutmeg

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarSandalwoodOlibanum

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStamino BlueHigher 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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Stamino Blue by Prime Collection opens with a sharp burst of fresh citrus, led by bright lemon and bitter grapefruit. As the brisk opening settles, a heart of earthy vetiver and warm nutmeg introduces an aromatic, fresh spicy core that feels tailored for daily wear. The dry-down leans into a dry woody base of cedar an…

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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 Stamino Blue?

They last about the same: Stamino Blue 71/100, Forbidden 5 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Forbidden 5 or Stamino Blue?

Forbidden 5 projects furthest (Forbidden 5 63/100, Stamino Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forbidden 5 and Stamino Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit.

Is Forbidden 5 or Stamino Blue better for summer or winter?

Stamino Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forbidden 5 and Stamino Blue?

Forbidden 5 features Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Guaiac Wood. Stamino Blue has top notes of Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Olibanum.