Fragrance comparison

Pearl Oud vs Victoria's Secret Forbidden

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

7 wins

Pearl Oud

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.6428 votes

Rank #8,983 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Victoria's Secret Forbidden

Victoria's Secret

4.11163 votes

Rank #9,905 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pearl Oud takes 7 of 7 categories.

Pearl Oud
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Victoria's Secret Forbidden
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in spring.

Pearl Oud7/7

Victoria's Secret Forbidden0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pearl OudAhmed Al Maghribi

Victoria's Secret ForbiddenVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%

4.11/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%

Category winnerPearl OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

34%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

163 votes

Category winnerPearl OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPearl Oud

SillagePearl Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerPearl OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

tuberose84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody90%

fruity80%

white floral70%

sweet60%

aquatic50%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearPink Pepper

Heart

TuberoseAgarwood (Oud)JasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskPatchouliAmber

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

Spring100

Summer81

Fall75

Winter69

Day94

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPearl OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#9,905

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Aurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerPearl OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pearl Oud is a creamy white floral with a fruity pear opening, a soft flash of pink pepper, and a smooth musky base. The oud reads as a supporting accent rather than a harsh centerpiece. It usually suits shoppers who want tuberose and jasmine with warmth, sweetness, and strong presence. Expect a rich, feminine lean, s…

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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, Pearl Oud or Victoria's Secret Forbidden?

Pearl Oud takes 7 of 7 categories. Pearl Oud is rated 4.64/5 from 28 votes; Victoria's Secret Forbidden is rated 4.11/5 from 163 votes. Choose Pearl Oud for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Victoria's Secret Forbidden for a amber and woody character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pearl Oud or Victoria's Secret Forbidden?

Pearl Oud lasts longest (Pearl Oud 80/100, Victoria's Secret Forbidden 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pearl Oud or Victoria's Secret Forbidden?

Pearl Oud projects furthest (Pearl Oud 68/100, Victoria's Secret Forbidden 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pearl Oud and Victoria's Secret Forbidden smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Pearl Oud or Victoria's Secret Forbidden better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pearl Oud and Victoria's Secret Forbidden?

Pearl Oud has top notes of Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber. Victoria's Secret Forbidden has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber and Woodsy Notes.