Fragrance comparison

G. vs Forbidden Flower

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 312 ratings analysed

7 wins

Nasengold

3.95210 votes

Rank #6,953 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Forbidden Flower

Areej Le Doré

3.71102 votes

Rank #16,515 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G. takes 7 of 7 categories.

G.
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forbidden Flower
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring.

G.7/7

Forbidden Flower0/7

Ratings & consensus: G.
Community sentiment: G.
Longevity: G.
Sillage & projection: G.
Value for money: G.
Versatility: G.
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: G.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G.Nasengold

Forbidden FlowerAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 56%Had 25%Want 20%

3.71/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerG.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

42%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

19%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerG.Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityG.

SillageG.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value40

Category winnerG.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

cannabis69%

woody61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLimeGingerPink Pepper

Heart

Jasmine SambacRoseOrange Blossom

Base

CedarVetiverAmberLeatherCacaoPatchouli

Top

Grapefruitcannabis

Heart

Night Blooming JasmineJasmine SambacSandalwood

Base

TurmericLimeGingerCorianderVanillaVetiverPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Ginger and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall81

Winter38

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerG.Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex56

Women28

Men20

Unisex41

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,953

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#16,515

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerG.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G. opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and lime, sharpened by ginger and pink pepper, then settles into a woody, spicy dry-down with vetiver, cedar, leather and a touch of cacao. It reads citrus-forward at first, but the base gives it more texture and depth than a simple fresh scent. This is a balanced unisex rele…

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Forbidden Flower by Areej Le Doré opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and pungent skunk oil before dropping into green jasmine sambac and creamy sandalwood. Russian Adam pairs raw animalic warmth with earthy turmeric, ginger, and vetiver. It wears best in spring and summer for fragrance enthusiasts who want …

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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 is better, G. or Forbidden Flower?

G. takes 7 of 7 categories. G. is rated 3.95/5 from 210 votes; Forbidden Flower is rated 3.71/5 from 102 votes. Choose G. for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forbidden Flower for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, G. or Forbidden Flower?

G. lasts longest (G. 71/100, Forbidden Flower 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G. or Forbidden Flower?

G. projects furthest (G. 59/100, Forbidden Flower 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G. and Forbidden Flower smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Ginger and Jasmine Sambac.

Is G. or Forbidden Flower better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forbidden Flower is the stronger pick. For winter, Forbidden Flower is the stronger pick. G. suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G. and Forbidden Flower?

G. has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Amber and Leather. Forbidden Flower has top notes of Grapefruit and cannabis, heart notes of Night Blooming Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Sandalwood, a base of Turmeric, Lime, Ginger and Coriander.