Fragrance comparison

Forbidden Rose vs Radiant Echo

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Forbidden Rose

Artal Perfumes

4.1513 votes

Rank #34,025 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Radiant Echo

Zara

4.3167 votes

Rank #9,405 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Radiant Echo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Forbidden Rose
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Radiant Echo
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Forbidden Rose2/5

Radiant Echo3/5

Ratings & consensus: Radiant Echo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forbidden Rose
Sillage & projection: Forbidden Rose
Value for money: Radiant Echo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Radiant Echo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forbidden RoseArtal Perfumes

Radiant EchoZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 1%Want 75%

4.31/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 52%Had 5%Want 43%

Category winnerRadiant EchoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

8%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

46%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityForbidden Rose

SillageForbidden Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRadiant EchoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseLabdanumAmbreineCognacWhiskeyBlack Pepper

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRoseVanillaAmberPatchouli

Base

MuskIndian OudTonka BeanWoody Notes

Top

Cognac

Heart

Patchouli

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCognac, Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer20

Fall50

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring79

Summer19

Fall100

Winter100

Day59

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men69

Unisex24

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,025

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRadiant EchoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forbidden Rose wears like a dark, resinous rose wrapped in incense, labdanum and a soft boozy glow. Early on it can feel camphoric, smoky and slightly minty, then the rose turns richer and more sensual over amber, vanilla and woods. It suits shoppers who like bold rose fragrances with warmth and texture rather than a …

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Zara Radiant Echo is a dry, warm designer scent that highlights boozy cognac and earthy patchouli. It works exceptionally well on chilly fall evenings when wearing a heavy wool coat. This release appeals to men who want a cozy amber profile without the sticky sweetness of typical gourmands.

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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 Rose or Radiant Echo?

Radiant Echo takes 3 of 5 categories. Forbidden Rose is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Radiant Echo is rated 4.31/5 from 67 votes. Choose Forbidden Rose for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Radiant Echo for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Forbidden Rose or Radiant Echo?

Forbidden Rose lasts longest (Forbidden Rose 75/100, Radiant Echo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forbidden Rose or Radiant Echo?

Forbidden Rose projects furthest (Forbidden Rose 75/100, Radiant Echo 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forbidden Rose and Radiant Echo smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cognac, Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Forbidden Rose or Radiant Echo better for summer or winter?

Forbidden Rose suits evening wear; Radiant Echo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forbidden Rose and Radiant Echo?

Forbidden Rose has top notes of Incense, Labdanum, Ambreine and Cognac, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Rose, Vanilla and Amber, a base of Musk, Indian Oud, Tonka Bean and Woody Notes. Radiant Echo has top notes of Cognac, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Amber.