Fragrance comparison

Forbidden Bloom vs Habanera Red

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

Forbidden Bloom

Mabelle O'Rama

3.9249 votes

Rank #20,269 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Habanera Red

Aurora Scents

3.339 votes

Rank #60,322 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forbidden Bloom takes 3 of 4 categories.

Forbidden Bloom
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Habanera Red
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Forbidden Bloom3/4

Habanera Red1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forbidden BloomMabelle O'Rama

Habanera RedAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

33%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

49 votes

22%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityForbidden Bloom

SillageForbidden Bloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerHabanera RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

musky84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

woody61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachPearMandarin Orange

Heart

FrangipaniGardenia

Base

CoffeeMuskCashmeranCedarwoodAmbrox Super

Top

PearPeruvian PepperCoffee

Heart

FlowersWhite MuskOrangeJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliCedarwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Coffee and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night76

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,269

PerfumerMabelle O'Rama

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#60,322

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForbidden BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forbidden Bloom opens with a bright flash of ripe peach, pear, and juicy mandarin orange before settling into a dense floral heart of frangipani and creamy gardenia. As the bright fruit recedes on skin, a ground of bitter coffee, velvety cashmeran, cedarwood, and clean ambrox super emerges underneath. The scent feels …

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Habanera Red by Aurora Scents offers a vibrant mix of pear and coffee notes, balanced by white musk and warm cedarwood. This unisex woody floral musk scent settles into a sweet, fruity profile, making it a distinct choice for those who enjoy modern, versatile compositions. It works well for casual daytime wear when yo…

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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 is better, Forbidden Bloom or Habanera Red?

Forbidden Bloom takes 3 of 4 categories. Forbidden Bloom is rated 3.92/5 from 49 votes; Habanera Red is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Forbidden Bloom for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Habanera Red for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forbidden Bloom or Habanera Red?

Forbidden Bloom lasts longest (Forbidden Bloom 72/100, Habanera Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forbidden Bloom or Habanera Red?

Forbidden Bloom projects furthest (Forbidden Bloom 53/100, Habanera Red 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forbidden Bloom and Habanera Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Pear, Coffee and Cedarwood.

Is Forbidden Bloom or Habanera Red better for summer or winter?

Forbidden Bloom suits daytime wear; Habanera Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forbidden Bloom and Habanera Red?

Forbidden Bloom has top notes of Peach, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Frangipani and Gardenia, a base of Coffee, Musk, Cashmeran and Cedarwood. Habanera Red has top notes of Pear, Peruvian Pepper and Coffee, heart notes of Flowers, White Musk, Orange and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedarwood.