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Eau de parfum
Routine Paris Forbidden
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Forbidden: a vibrant unisex fragrance
Forbidden Eau de Parfum is a unisex perfume, launched in 2025.
This expressive composition sits at the crossroads of amber, floral, spicy and woody facets. It is created for those who enjoy leaving a noticeable, warm and slightly provocative impression.
The fragrance is part of the Floraison Fresh collection.
Within this collection, Forbidden is especially compelling for the contrast between its fresh citrus opening and rich, enveloping base: its name does not feel dark, but rather like an invitation to step beyond the familiar.
Character and development on the skin
The first impression centers on sparkling grapefruit. Its juicy bitterness gives the composition focus and energy, keeping the warm notes from turning overly sweet too soon.
Then the fragrance becomes fuller and more spirited.
Ginger and cinnamon bring a lively spicy vibration, while jasmine and rose soften it with floral velvetiness. As a result, Forbidden feels less like a linear gourmand scent and more like a multilayered perfumery statement.
In the drydown, amber, cedar, patchouli and vanilla come to the forefront.
The amber-woody trail is warm, rich and sensual, while the vanilla is less dessert-like than creamy and spicy. It rounds out the composition and supports its lasting presence.
When to wear Forbidden
Forbidden is released as an eau de parfum and positioned as a unisex fragrance with a very strong trail.
Its expressive character unfolds especially beautifully in cool weather, in the evening, for a meeting, date or event where you want the fragrance to become part of your look and invite compliments.
Because of its intense trail, begin with one spray on the skin and assess how it develops on you.
There are no official recommendations for application on clothing, but it is best to test such a rich amber-vanilla accord cautiously on fabric to maintain a comfortable distance for those around you.
Similar fragrances to explore
Those who enjoy Forbidden's contrast of flowers, spices and a warm base may also wish to try Jean Paul Gaultier Fragile.
However, Forbidden retains its own character: grapefruit freshness meets a spicy floral heart, then gradually dissolves into a rich woody-amber trail.
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