Forbidden Flower
Areej Le Doré2024
Side by side
Forbidden Flower vs. Sunrise and Set
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Forbidden Flower | Sunrise and Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2024 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Russian Adam | Dmitry Bortnikoff, Russian Adam |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Forbidden Flower
White Floral
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Warm Spicy
Cannabis
Earthy
Sweet
Sunrise and Set
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Floral
Fresh
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GrapefruitHemp FlowerSkunk accord
Bitter OrangeLemonCardamom
Heart
Jasmine SambacNight-Blooming JasmineSandalwood
MagnoliaVetiverOrris
Base
Indonesian LimeTurmericBenzoinCedarCorianderGingerPatchouliVetiverVanilla
CedarwoodIndian OudPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Forbidden Flower | Sunrise and Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Forbidden Flower is not for the faint-hearted. That skunk accord is real, not metaphorical, and it will dominate conversations. Other surprises await.Forbidden Flower
This one split the room, no question. The oud in the drydown is refined, not shouting, and the citrus opening genuinely surprised me with how clean it felt. If you want loud, look elsewhere.Sunrise and Set