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The Dua Brand Forbidden 5
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of Forbidden 5
Forbidden 5 Parfum / Extrait de Parfum by The Dua Brand is a unisex fragrance from 2022, created for those who appreciate expressive compositions with a dense, multilayered character.
The release belongs to the amber and woody families and is part of the Inspired Expression collection.
The name alone sets the mood: the fragrance comes across as bold, intriguing and slightly provocative, an accent that does not seek to remain unnoticed.
Forbidden 5 was created by perfumer Mahsam Raza, the founder and leading creative force behind The Dua Brand.
The brand was founded in the United States in 2016 and has evolved from a small start-up into a notable presence in niche perfumery.
Its style is built around a love of rich, distinctive and emotionally expressive fragrances, so Forbidden 5 continues this story naturally.
Olfactive Profile
The fragrance combines amber and woody facets with citrus, green, fruity, floral, spicy, leathery, balsamic, musky and mossy nuances.
The composition features fresh bursts of bergamot, grapefruit, orange and petitgrain, juicy apple, peach and blackcurrant, as well as green galbanum and an aldehydic accent.
Thanks to this contrast, Forbidden 5 does not smell linear: cool freshness stands alongside spicy energy and dark depth.
The heart of the composition unfolds with floral notes of jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom, May rose, violet and heliotrope.
Their softness is balanced by anise, clove, cumin and nutmeg, adding a distinctive dry spiciness to the fragrance.
The woody-leathery side emerges through birch, cedar, guaiac wood, vetiver, patchouli, nagarmotha and a leather accord.
Development and Sillage
At the opening, Forbidden 5 may seem bright and cool thanks to its citrus and green facets, but it gradually develops more spicy, floral and resinous tones.
In the base, the composition is supported by benzoin, labdanum, frankincense, mastic resin, oakmoss, tonka bean and musk.
This combination creates a rich, warm and noticeable trail with a woody-amber character.
The fragrance is described as having very strong sillage, making Forbidden 5 a good choice for those who like to feel their perfume throughout the day and receive compliments.
The extrait has a high concentration and develops especially expressively in cool weather, in the evening, at meetings and formal events.
For the office or a small room, it is best to start with a minimal number of sprays, as the composition quickly fills the space.
Who Is Forbidden 5 For?
As a unisex fragrance, Forbidden 5 is not limited by gender: on women’s skin, its floral-amber side may sound softer, while on men’s skin, its woody, leathery and spicy facets may stand out more.
At the same time, the composition is not intended for quiet background wear, but for a confident image with a distinctive olfactory signature.
It is well suited to autumn and winter, as well as early spring, when dense resins and woody accords reveal their beauty most fully.
No precise application guidance for skin and clothing has been provided for this release, so it is sensible to test the fragrance with a single spray and assess its development after several hours.
On fabric, the trail may last longer than on skin, while on skin the development will be more expansive and individual.
Before applying it to light-coloured or delicate clothing, test the fragrance on an inconspicuous area.
Similar Fragrances
For further exploration of rich niche perfumery, consider Parfums Quartana Venetian Belladonna.
It will appeal to those who appreciate the dark, expressive and unusual facets of Forbidden 5.
As alternatives, you could also consider Or Liquide Exquisite Ambre or Puredistance Papilio, comparing them in terms of amber density, floral character and the nature of their sillage.
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