MAXIMO vs Forbidden 4
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
MAXIMOChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Forbidden 4Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
MAXIMO2/4
Forbidden 42/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MAXIMO
- Sillage & projection
- Forbidden 4
- Value for money
- MAXIMO
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forbidden 4
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MAXIMOAlexander TerrelForbidden 4The Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
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 hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
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
LongevityMAXIMO
SillageForbidden 4
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMAXIMOBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
balsamic69%
warm spicy61%
white floral100%
warm spicy90%
amber80%
tuberose70%
vanilla60%
oud50%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CognacBasilOrangeBulgarian RoseEgyptian balsamAgarwood
Heart
Cashmere WoodBenzoinVanillaHoneysuckleTurkish RosePear
Base
Tonka BeanVioletIndian OudAmberMusk
Notes
JasmineTuberoseAgarwoodBenzoinVanillaResinSandalwoodSaffronCloveCashmere WoodCinnamonHeliotrope
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAgarwood, Cashmere Wood, 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 seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#47,372
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#44,466
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerForbidden 4Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMAXIMO is a warm, resinous amber wood that opens with a splash of cognac and citrus, then quickly turns plush. Rose and balsam bring a dark floral glow, while vanilla and benzoin soften the edges into a smooth, slightly powdery dry-down. Expect a cosy, evening-leaning scent with an oud-and-amber backbone and a gentle …
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, MAXIMO or Forbidden 4?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Forbidden 4 is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Forbidden 4 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, MAXIMO or Forbidden 4?
MAXIMO lasts longest (MAXIMO 90/100, Forbidden 4 85/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MAXIMO or Forbidden 4?
Forbidden 4 projects furthest (Forbidden 4 69/100, MAXIMO 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MAXIMO and Forbidden 4 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Agarwood, Cashmere Wood, Benzoin and Vanilla.
Is MAXIMO or Forbidden 4 better for summer or winter?
MAXIMO suits evening wear; Forbidden 4 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MAXIMO and Forbidden 4?
MAXIMO has top notes of Cognac, Basil, Orange and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Benzoin, Vanilla and Honeysuckle, a base of Tonka Bean, Violet, Indian Oud and Amber. Forbidden 4 features Jasmine, Tuberose, Agarwood, Benzoin and Vanilla.
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