Fragrance comparison

Under The Orange Tree vs Forbidden 5

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Under The Orange Tree

Marina Barcenilla Parfums

4.388 votes

Rank #35,294 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Forbidden 5

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #70,720 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forbidden 5 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Under The Orange Tree
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forbidden 5
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration.

Under The Orange Tree1/4

Forbidden 52/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forbidden 5
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Forbidden 5
Fragranxe ranking: Under The Orange Tree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Under The Orange TreeMarina Barcenilla Parfums

Forbidden 5The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityForbidden 5

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomBenzoinNeroliOlibanumPetitgrainJasmineLabdanumLime (Linden) BlossomBitter Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AldehydesOakmossOrange BlossomBlack CurrantGuaiac WoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitPetitgrainPatchouliBergamotTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerForbidden 5Longest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night40

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,294

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#70,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUnder The Orange TreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Under The Orange Tree by Marina Barcenilla Parfums is a vibrant citrus and white floral fragrance centered on the bitter orange tree. Launched in 2014 and composed by perfumer Marina Barcenilla, the composition balances bright, green petitgrain and tart bitter orange against a blooming heart of orange blossom, jasmine…

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Forbidden 5 by The Dua Brand is a dense leather and oriental woody fragrance designed for men and women. The opening delivers a crisp flash of aldehydes, bright bergamot, grapefruit, and sweet orange, quickly shadowed by green galbanum and petitgrain. As the bright citrus elements settle, a lavish floral bouquet of Ma…

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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 lasts longer, Under The Orange Tree or Forbidden 5?

Forbidden 5 lasts longest (Forbidden 5 70/100, Under The Orange Tree 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Under The Orange Tree or Forbidden 5?

Projection is very close: Under The Orange Tree 63/100, Forbidden 5 63/100 for sillage.

Do Under The Orange Tree and Forbidden 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom and Petitgrain.

Is Under The Orange Tree or Forbidden 5 better for summer or winter?

Under The Orange Tree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Under The Orange Tree and Forbidden 5?

Under The Orange Tree features Orange Blossom, Benzoin, Neroli, Olibanum and Petitgrain. Forbidden 5 features Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Guaiac Wood.