Fragrance comparison

Reservado para Ela vs Absinto Proibido

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Reservado para Ela

Marita Parfum

4.007 votes

Rank #51,151 SweetFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Absinto Proibido

Água de Cheiro

3.9122 votes

Rank #51,309 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reservado para Ela takes 3 of 4 categories.

Reservado para Ela
Choose it for a sweet and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absinto Proibido
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Reservado para Ela3/4

Absinto Proibido1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reservado para Ela
Sillage & projection: Reservado para Ela
Value for money: Absinto Proibido
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reservado para Ela

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Reservado para ElaMarita Parfum

Absinto ProibidoÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 12%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityReservado para Ela

SillageReservado para Ela

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value62

Category winnerAbsinto ProibidoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fresh92%

floral84%

white floral77%

rose69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

coffee84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

almond61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red FruitsBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

VioletRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

SugarPatchouliAmberCoffeeMusk

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeRice

Heart

Orange BlossomBelladonnaLily-of-the-ValleyPeony

Base

CoffeeSugarAlmondSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Sugar and Coffee. Durations are only published for Reservado para Ela, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night60

Spring57

Summer21

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,309

PerfumerLeandro Petit

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReservado para ElaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reservado para Ela by Marita Parfum offers a sugary, floral fruity bouquet built around sweet berry tones, clean petals, and an unexpected coffee finish. The opening pairs tangy bergamot with sweet red fruits, giving off a crisp and lively first impression. As the fragrance settles, a dense floral heart emerges with f…

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Absinto Proibido by Água de Cheiro brings a gourmand flair to the Oriental Floral category. It opens with spicy pink pepper and mandarin before transitioning into a floral heart of orange blossom and peony. The base lingers with a warm blend of coffee, sugar, and almond, making it a distinct choice for cooler evenings…

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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, Reservado para Ela or Absinto Proibido?

Reservado para Ela takes 3 of 4 categories. Reservado para Ela is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Absinto Proibido is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Reservado para Ela for a sweet and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absinto Proibido for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Reservado para Ela or Absinto Proibido?

Reservado para Ela lasts longest (Reservado para Ela 80/100, Absinto Proibido 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reservado para Ela or Absinto Proibido?

Reservado para Ela projects furthest (Reservado para Ela 50/100, Absinto Proibido 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reservado para Ela and Absinto Proibido smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Sugar and Coffee.

Is Reservado para Ela or Absinto Proibido better for summer or winter?

Reservado para Ela suits daytime wear; Absinto Proibido suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reservado para Ela and Absinto Proibido?

Reservado para Ela has top notes of Red Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Sugar, Patchouli, Amber and Coffee. Absinto Proibido has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Rice, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Belladonna, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Coffee, Sugar, Almond and Sandalwood.