Margaux vs Forbidden 4
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Forbidden 4 takes 3 of 4 categories.
MargauxChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Forbidden 4Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Margaux1/4
Forbidden 43/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Forbidden 4
- Sillage & projection
- Forbidden 4
- Value for money
- Forbidden 4
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Margaux
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MargauxToccaForbidden 4The Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
238 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForbidden 4
SillageForbidden 4
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForbidden 4Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
woody69%
white floral61%
white floral100%
warm spicy90%
amber80%
tuberose70%
vanilla60%
oud50%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, amber and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GardeniaCassisBergamotBlood Orange
Heart
Cashmere WoodVioletJasmine
Base
MuskBenzoinVanillaHeliotrope
Notes
JasmineTuberoseAgarwoodBenzoinVanillaResinSandalwoodSaffronCloveCashmere WoodCinnamonHeliotrope
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Jasmine, Benzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Forbidden 4, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring16
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,583
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews34
Overall rank#44,780
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMargauxHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTocca Margaux stands out in the brand's typically breezy lineup as a dark, powdery, and woody fragrance. The scent opens with a sharp burst of blood orange and gardenia, which quickly settles into a thick cashmere wood heart. It has a vintage, cosmetic-powder feel that feels comforting on cold winter evenings. Unlike …
Reviews →Forbidden 4 by The Dua Brand is an opulent unisex floral fragrance built around a lush bouquet and a dark, resinous foundation. The scent opens with a burst of mandarin orange, fresh grass, and creamy white floral tones led by tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. Soon, warm spices like cinnamon and clove introduce a ri…
Reviews →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, Margaux or Forbidden 4?
Forbidden 4 takes 3 of 4 categories. Margaux is rated 3.84/5 from 238 votes; Forbidden 4 is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Margaux for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Forbidden 4 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Margaux or Forbidden 4?
Forbidden 4 lasts longest (Forbidden 4 85/100, Margaux 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Margaux or Forbidden 4?
Forbidden 4 projects furthest (Forbidden 4 69/100, Margaux 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Margaux and Forbidden 4 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Jasmine, Benzoin and Vanilla.
Is Margaux or Forbidden 4 better for summer or winter?
Forbidden 4 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Margaux and Forbidden 4?
Margaux has top notes of Gardenia, Cassis, Bergamot and Blood Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla and Heliotrope. Forbidden 4 features Jasmine, Tuberose, Agarwood, Benzoin and Vanilla.
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