Fragrance comparison

Proibito vs Osmanthus Shiborii

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

4 wins

Proibito

Unico Perfume

4.4719 votes

Rank #32,539 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Osmanthus Shiborii

Maison Incens

3.4722 votes

Rank #22,452 FruityFloral

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.
Osmanthus Shiborii
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Proibito4/5

Osmanthus Shiborii1/5

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: Osmanthus Shiborii

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ProibitoUnico Perfume

Osmanthus ShiboriiMaison Incens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 53%

3.47/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%

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

11%Love

33%Like

44%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityProibito

SillageProibito

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value50

Category winnerProibitoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

smoky65%

citrus48%

animalic30%

fruity100%

floral92%

animalic84%

sweet77%

smoky69%

honey61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both smoky and animalic

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

Candied FruitsGreen AccordBlackcurrantOrangeCitrusFruity NotesAromatic Notes

Heart

OsmanthusJasmineRoseFloral NotesOrrisSpicy Notes

Base

HoneyAnimal notesSmokeIncenseSolar NotesWoody NotesBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesCitrus, Smoke and Woody Notes. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex69

Women0

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

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

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#22,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerOsmanthus ShiboriiHigher 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 →

Osmanthus Shiborii by Maison Incens is a complex floral fruity fragrance for all genders. It opens with a vibrant blend of candied fruits and bright citrus, leading into a heart of lush osmanthus and delicate jasmine. The base introduces a warm, mystical depth through honey, incense, and subtle balsamic notes, making …

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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 Osmanthus Shiborii?

Proibito takes 4 of 5 categories. Proibito is rated 4.47/5 from 19 votes; Osmanthus Shiborii is rated 3.47/5 from 22 votes. Choose Proibito for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Osmanthus Shiborii for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Proibito or Osmanthus Shiborii?

Proibito lasts longest (Proibito 87/100, Osmanthus Shiborii 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Proibito or Osmanthus Shiborii?

Proibito projects furthest (Proibito 73/100, Osmanthus Shiborii 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Proibito and Osmanthus Shiborii smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky and animalic accords. Common notes include Citrus, Smoke and Woody Notes.

Is Proibito or Osmanthus Shiborii better for summer or winter?

Proibito suits evening wear; Osmanthus Shiborii suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Proibito and Osmanthus Shiborii?

Proibito has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Smoke and Woody Notes, a base of Amber. Osmanthus Shiborii has top notes of Candied Fruits, Green Accord, Blackcurrant and Orange, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine, Rose and Floral Notes, a base of Honey, Animal notes, Smoke and Incense.