Fragrance comparison

Hello Kitty vs Forbidden Rose

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 805 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hello Kitty

Demeter Fragrance

3.8051 votes

Rank #22,161 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Forbidden Rose

Avril Lavigne

2.93754 votes

Rank #6,505 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hello Kitty takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hello Kitty
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forbidden Rose
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Hello Kitty4/7

Forbidden Rose3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hello KittyDemeter Fragrance

Forbidden RoseAvril Lavigne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 15%Had 11%Want 75%

2.93/ 5 · 754 votes

Have 31%Had 32%Want 36%

Category winnerHello KittyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

30%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

674 votes

Category winnerForbidden RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityForbidden Rose

SillageHello Kitty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerHello KittyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh83%

green65%

sweet48%

fresh spicy30%

fruity100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Red AppleGranny Smith apple

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red ApplePeachPepper

Heart

LotusGranny Smith appleHeliotrope

Base

VanilleMexican chocolateSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRed Apple and Granny Smith apple. Durations are only published for Hello Kitty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall41

Winter18

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHello KittyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 53%Work 23%Date 13%Party 10%

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#6,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews107

Category winnerForbidden RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance captures pure orchard sweetness in Hello Kitty, turning Sanrio's apple-loving icon into a playful cologne spray. The scent hits the skin with a vibrant rush of crisp Granny Smith apple skin, immediately delivering a tart green snap. Within five minutes, that zesty tartness softens into the juicy arom…

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Forbidden Rose by Avril Lavigne opens with a crisp burst of red apple and peach. It quickly moves into a heart of lotus and green apple, finally settling into a base of creamy vanilla, Mexican chocolate, and sandalwood. This floral fruity gourmand scent is best for daytime casual wear during the spring months.

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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, Hello Kitty or Forbidden Rose?

Hello Kitty takes 4 of 7 categories. Hello Kitty is rated 3.80/5 from 51 votes; Forbidden Rose is rated 2.93/5 from 754 votes. Choose Hello Kitty for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forbidden Rose for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hello Kitty or Forbidden Rose?

Forbidden Rose lasts longest (Forbidden Rose 59/100, Hello Kitty 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hello Kitty or Forbidden Rose?

Hello Kitty projects furthest (Hello Kitty 68/100, Forbidden Rose 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hello Kitty and Forbidden Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Apple and Granny Smith apple.

Is Hello Kitty or Forbidden Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hello Kitty is the stronger pick. For winter, Forbidden Rose is the stronger pick. Hello Kitty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hello Kitty and Forbidden Rose?

Hello Kitty features Red Apple and Granny Smith apple. Forbidden Rose has top notes of Red Apple, Peach and Pepper, heart notes of Lotus, Granny Smith apple and Heliotrope, a base of Vanille, Mexican chocolate and Sandalwood.