Fragrance comparison

Proibito vs Esfera 4

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

4 wins

Proibito

Unico Perfume

4.4719 votes

Rank #32,539 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Esfera 4

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #45,052 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Proibito takes 4 of 4 categories.

Proibito
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Esfera 4
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Proibito4/4

Esfera 40/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ProibitoUnico Perfume

Esfera 4Pisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 53%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityProibito

SillageProibito

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value38

Category winnerProibitoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

smoky65%

citrus48%

animalic30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both 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

Top

Green AppleSpicy NotesLavenderVanillaCaramelPear

Heart

CinnamonHoneyGummy Candies

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanAmberSmoke

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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex69

Women0

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

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

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#45,052

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerProibitoHigher 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…

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Esfera 4 by Pisello Parfum blends crisp green apple and sweet pear with a warm, heavy heart of caramel, vanilla, and honey. Lavender adds a brief aromatic clean sensation before the scent settles into a smoky amber and sandalwood base. It is a sweet, woody blend designed for cool autumn evenings and cozy winter nights.

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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, Proibito or Esfera 4?

Proibito takes 4 of 4 categories. Proibito is rated 4.47/5 from 19 votes; Esfera 4 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Proibito for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Esfera 4 for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Proibito or Esfera 4?

Proibito lasts longest (Proibito 87/100, Esfera 4 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Proibito or Esfera 4?

Proibito projects furthest (Proibito 73/100, Esfera 4 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Proibito and Esfera 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Smoke, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Proibito or Esfera 4 better for summer or winter?

Proibito suits evening wear; Esfera 4 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Proibito and Esfera 4?

Proibito has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Smoke and Woody Notes, a base of Amber. Esfera 4 has top notes of Green Apple, Spicy Notes, Lavender and Vanilla, heart notes of Cinnamon, Honey and Gummy Candies, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.