Fragrance comparison

Proibito vs Corpus Equus

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 569 ratings analysed

4 wins

Proibito

Unico Perfume

4.4719 votes

Rank #32,539 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Corpus Equus

Naomi Goodsir

3.91550 votes

Rank #3,009 SmokyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Proibito takes 4 of 5 categories.

Proibito
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Corpus Equus
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Proibito4/5

Corpus Equus1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ProibitoUnico Perfume

Corpus EquusNaomi Goodsir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 53%

3.91/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerProibitoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

42%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

550 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityProibito

SillageProibito

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value45

Category winnerProibitoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

smoky65%

citrus48%

animalic30%

smoky100%

leather83%

woody65%

animalic48%

amber30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both smoky, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-20 mins

Citrus

Heart2-4 hrs

SmokeWoody Notes

Base8-12 hrs

Amber

Notes

LeatherSmokeBirchWoody NotesRoseIncenseMuskAmberCedarPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSmoke, Woody Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Proibito, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer73

Fall100

Winter91

Day35

Night100

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex69

Women0

Date 39%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 11%

Men53

Unisex42

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,539

PerfumerFederica Russo, Giuseppe Amorese

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,009

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews106

Category winnerCorpus EquusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Proibito by Unico Perfume hits the air with a bright splash of juicy citrus that quickly surrenders to deep campfire smoke and dry cedarwood. It is an Extrait de Parfum crafted in Italy by perfumers Federica Russo and Giuseppe Amorese. The opening feels energetic, but the scent settles fast into rich amber and smolder…

Reviews →

Corpus Equus by Naomi Goodsir is a deeply smoky leather fragrance that captures the raw essence of a horse stable. Oiled saddles, burning birch tar, and warm animal musk dominate the scent. It is designed for adventurous fragrance enthusiasts who want a daring, dry winter signature.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Proibito or Corpus Equus?

Proibito takes 4 of 5 categories. Proibito is rated 4.47/5 from 19 votes; Corpus Equus is rated 3.91/5 from 550 votes. Choose Proibito for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Corpus Equus for a smoky and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Proibito or Corpus Equus?

Proibito lasts longest (Proibito 87/100, Corpus Equus 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Proibito or Corpus Equus?

Proibito projects furthest (Proibito 73/100, Corpus Equus 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Proibito and Corpus Equus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Smoke, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Proibito or Corpus Equus better for summer or winter?

Proibito suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Proibito and Corpus Equus?

Proibito has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Smoke and Woody Notes, a base of Amber. Corpus Equus features Leather, Smoke, Birch, Woody Notes and Rose.