Fragrance comparison

Kohl Opulence vs Victoria's Secret Forbidden

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 233 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kohl Opulence

Arabiyat Prestige

3.9170 votes

Rank #12,162 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Victoria's Secret Forbidden

Victoria's Secret

4.11163 votes

Rank #9,905 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kohl Opulence takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kohl Opulence
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Victoria's Secret Forbidden
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Kohl Opulence4/7

Victoria's Secret Forbidden3/7

Ratings & consensus: Victoria's Secret Forbidden
Community sentiment: Victoria's Secret Forbidden
Longevity: Kohl Opulence
Sillage & projection: Kohl Opulence
Value for money: Kohl Opulence
Versatility: Kohl Opulence
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Victoria's Secret Forbidden

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kohl OpulenceArabiyat Prestige

Victoria's Secret ForbiddenVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

4.11/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%

Category winnerVictoria's Secret ForbiddenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

16%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

50 votes

34%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

163 votes

Category winnerVictoria's Secret ForbiddenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityKohl Opulence

SillageKohl Opulence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value45

Category winnerKohl OpulenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

woody90%

fruity80%

white floral70%

sweet60%

aquatic50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearBergamotGinger

Heart

Orange BlossomWoody NotesJasmine

Base

VanillaMuskAmber

Top

Pear

Heart

Jasmine

Base

AmberWoodsy Notes

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer87

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKohl OpulenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex18

Women8

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,162

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#9,905

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Aurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerVictoria's Secret ForbiddenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kohl Opulence pairs juicy pear, bergamot and ginger with a bright white floral heart, then settles into a soft amber vanilla musk base. It reads smooth, sweet and lightly powdery rather than heavy. The overall style feels modern oriental floral with an easy, polished wear. Community data suggests good value, solid lon…

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Victoria's Secret Forbidden is a floral fruity scent built around juicy pear and delicate jasmine, underscored by warm, resinous amber. It offers a cozy, sensual experience that sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings or relaxed dates where you want a scent that feels inviting rather th…

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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, Kohl Opulence or Victoria's Secret Forbidden?

Kohl Opulence takes 4 of 7 categories. Kohl Opulence is rated 3.91/5 from 70 votes; Victoria's Secret Forbidden is rated 4.11/5 from 163 votes. Choose Kohl Opulence for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Victoria's Secret Forbidden for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kohl Opulence or Victoria's Secret Forbidden?

Kohl Opulence lasts longest (Kohl Opulence 76/100, Victoria's Secret Forbidden 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kohl Opulence or Victoria's Secret Forbidden?

Kohl Opulence projects furthest (Kohl Opulence 67/100, Victoria's Secret Forbidden 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kohl Opulence and Victoria's Secret Forbidden smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Kohl Opulence or Victoria's Secret Forbidden better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kohl Opulence is the stronger pick. For winter, Victoria's Secret Forbidden is the stronger pick. Kohl Opulence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kohl Opulence and Victoria's Secret Forbidden?

Kohl Opulence has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Woody Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Amber. Victoria's Secret Forbidden has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber and Woodsy Notes.