Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Roja Parfums Parfum Royale No. 2: The Dua Brand Forbidden 2 - Roja Parfum Royale No 2. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Zoologist Moth (78% note/accord overlap), Amouage Memoir Woman (Eau de Parfum) (77%), Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes DEV #2: The Main Act (77%).
Finished perfume · Eau de Parfum
The brand says this is inspired by Roja Parfums Parfum Royale No. 2.
“Forbidden 2 - Roja Parfum Royale No 2”
Source: theduabrand.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
78% similarZoologist · 2018
78% overlap
Shared notes: Lemon, Clove, Cumin, Iris, Musk, Patchouli
77% similarAmouage · 2010
77% overlap
Shared notes: Clove, Labdanum, Leather, Musk, Oakmoss
77% similarOlympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012
77% overlap
Shared notes: Canary Islands juniper, Cistus, Clove, Labdanum, Leather, Musk
77% similarMasque · 2014
77% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cumin, Leather, Musk, Patchouli
76% similarAmouage · 2013
76% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Labdanum, Leather, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Pepper
76% similarRoja Parfums · 2013
76% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Blackcurrant bud, Immortelle, Ylang-ylang, Cistus, Clove, Cumin, Iris, Labdanum, Oakmoss, Patchouli
76% similarRoja Parfums · 2017
76% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Violet, Ylang-ylang, Labdanum, Leather, Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli
75% similarThe Different Company · 2012
75% overlap
Shared notes: Ylang-ylang, Clove, Cumin, Iris, Musk, Patchouli
75% similarYves Saint Laurent · 1977
75% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Coconut, Cistus, Clove, Musk, Patchouli, Pepper
75% similarFrancesca Bianchi · 2019
75% overlap
Shared notes: Ylang-ylang, Cumin, Musk, Patchouli
75% similarCalvin Klein · 1985
75% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Musk, Oakmoss
74% similarFragrance Du Bois · 2014
74% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cistus, Musk, Patchouli
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roja Parfums Parfum Royale No. 2 | Original | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| Zoologist Moth | Similar original | 78% | Lemon, Clove, Cumin, Iris, Musk, Patchouli | 8.5/10 (100+ votes) | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Amouage Memoir Woman (Eau de Parfum) | Similar original | 77% | Clove, Labdanum, Leather, Musk, Oakmoss | 9.0/10 (500+ votes) | 8.5/10 (500+ votes) |
| Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes DEV #2: The Main Act | Similar original | 77% | Canary Islands juniper, Cistus, Clove, Labdanum, Leather, Musk | 8.5/10 (100+ votes) | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) |
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Roja Parfums Parfum Royale No. 2: The Dua Brand Forbidden 2 - Roja Parfum Royale No 2: several independent sources.
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Zoologist Moth (78%). Shared notes: Lemon, Clove, Cumin, Iris, Musk, Patchouli. Other close alternatives: Amouage Memoir Woman (Eau de Parfum) (77%), Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes DEV #2: The Main Act (77%).
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.
