Fragrance comparison

Radiant Echo vs Forbidden Rose

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

3 wins

Radiant Echo

Zara

4.3167 votes

Rank #9,405 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Forbidden Rose

Artal Perfumes

4.1513 votes

Rank #34,025 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Radiant Echo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Radiant Echo
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Forbidden Rose
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Radiant Echo3/5

Forbidden Rose2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Radiant EchoZara

Forbidden RoseArtal Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 52%Had 5%Want 43%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 1%Want 75%

Category winnerRadiant EchoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

62%Love

8%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityForbidden Rose

SillageForbidden Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value58

Category winnerRadiant EchoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

amber100%

woody92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cognac

Heart

Patchouli

Base

VanillaAmber

Top

IncenseLabdanumAmbreineCognacWhiskeyBlack Pepper

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRoseVanillaAmberPatchouli

Base

MuskIndian OudTonka BeanWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesCognac, Patchouli, Vanilla 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

Spring79

Summer19

Fall100

Winter100

Day59

Night100

Spring30

Summer20

Fall50

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex24

Women6

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#34,025

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRadiant EchoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Radiant Echo is a dry, warm designer scent that highlights boozy cognac and earthy patchouli. It works exceptionally well on chilly fall evenings when wearing a heavy wool coat. This release appeals to men who want a cozy amber profile without the sticky sweetness of typical gourmands.

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Forbidden Rose wears like a dark, resinous rose wrapped in incense, labdanum and a soft boozy glow. Early on it can feel camphoric, smoky and slightly minty, then the rose turns richer and more sensual over amber, vanilla and woods. It suits shoppers who like bold rose fragrances with warmth and texture rather than a …

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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, Radiant Echo or Forbidden Rose?

Radiant Echo takes 3 of 5 categories. Radiant Echo is rated 4.31/5 from 67 votes; Forbidden Rose is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Radiant Echo for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Forbidden Rose for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Radiant Echo or Forbidden Rose?

Forbidden Rose lasts longest (Forbidden Rose 75/100, Radiant Echo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Radiant Echo or Forbidden Rose?

Forbidden Rose projects furthest (Forbidden Rose 75/100, Radiant Echo 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Radiant Echo and Forbidden Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cognac, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Radiant Echo or Forbidden Rose better for summer or winter?

Radiant Echo suits evening wear; Forbidden Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Radiant Echo and Forbidden Rose?

Radiant Echo has top notes of Cognac, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Amber. Forbidden Rose has top notes of Incense, Labdanum, Ambreine and Cognac, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Rose, Vanilla and Amber, a base of Musk, Indian Oud, Tonka Bean and Woody Notes.