Question 1

What's the difference between The Forbidden City and Herod?

Accepted Answer

The Forbidden City is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Statik Olfactive (2024) dominated by Amber accords. Herod is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Parfums de Marly (2012) leaning on Tobacco accords. They share 2 accords: Amber, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, The Forbidden City or Herod?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Forbidden City scores 3.91/5 vs Herod at 4.43/5. Herod's standout strength: Excellent longevity (10-11 hours). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do The Forbidden City and Herod smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Herod: Herod wird in der Community als hochwertige Duft von Parfums de Marly sehr geschätzt und wird für sein komplexes Vanille-Tabak-Profil, seinen sanften Charakter und seine beeindruckende Haltbarkeit gelobt.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, The Forbidden City or Herod?

Accepted Answer

Herod: Excellent longevity (10-11 hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits The Forbidden City vs Herod?

Accepted Answer

The Forbidden City scores highest for fall wear; Herod scores highest for winter wear. The Forbidden City leans daytime, Herod leans evening.

The Forbidden City vs Herod

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Einzigartig für Herod (13)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (2)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Herod

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Eigenschaft	The Forbidden City	Herod
Marke	Statik Olfactive	Parfums de Marly
Jahr	2024	2012
Bewertung	3.91	4.43
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	masculine
Gesamtnoten	0	13