Fragrance comparison

Sperone vs Forbidden 2

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Sperone

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.0653 votes

Rank #27,799 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Forbidden 2

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #66,148 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Sperone
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forbidden 2
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Sperone2/5

Forbidden 22/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sperone
Sillage & projection: Forbidden 2
Value for money: Forbidden 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Sperone

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SperoneLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Forbidden 2The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySperone

SillageForbidden 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerForbidden 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

herbal83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ThymeBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

ImmortellePepper

Base3 to 4 hours

LabdanumCedar

Notes

May RoseOakmossBlack CurrantYlang-YlangImmortellePatchouliBergamotLabdanumJasmineLeatherCoconutViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex53

Women3

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,799

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#66,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSperoneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sperone by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a woody, aromatic scent built around Mediterranean herbs, warm resin, and dry woods. It opens with an energising flash of tart bergamot and dry thyme, giving immediate herbal freshness. The core quickly introduces warm pepper and the distinctive maple-like, savory-sweet profil…

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Forbidden 2 by The Dua Brand is an oriental floral extrait de parfum built around a rich structure of woods, spices, and florals. The scent begins with a bright splash of lemon and bergamot before moving into an opulent floral heart. Here, powdery iris, May rose, ylang-ylang, and violet blend with pungent accents of c…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sperone or Forbidden 2?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Sperone is rated 4.06/5 from 53 votes; Forbidden 2 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sperone for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forbidden 2 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sperone or Forbidden 2?

They last about the same: Sperone 62/100, Forbidden 2 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sperone or Forbidden 2?

Projection is very close: Forbidden 2 50/100, Sperone 49/100 for sillage.

Do Sperone and Forbidden 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Immortelle and Labdanum.

Is Sperone or Forbidden 2 better for summer or winter?

Sperone suits daytime wear; Forbidden 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sperone and Forbidden 2?

Sperone has top notes of Thyme and Bergamot, heart notes of Immortelle and Pepper, a base of Labdanum and Cedar. Forbidden 2 features May Rose, Oakmoss, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Immortelle.