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    Instinct Forbidden vs. Raspberry Ripple

    Very similar
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    Instinct Forbidden rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Instinct Forbidden vs. Raspberry Ripple
    Instinct ForbiddenRaspberry Ripple
    ConcentrationEau de Cologne
    Launched20142025
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Instinct Forbidden

    Fruity
    Citrus
    Fresh
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Violet
    Powdery

    Raspberry Ripple

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Musky
    Fresh
    Soft Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Lemon Peel
    Blackcurrant
    Heart
    Red BerriesGardeniaViolet
    Raspberry
    Base
    Vanilla
    White Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Instinct Forbidden vs. Raspberry Ripple
    Instinct ForbiddenRaspberry Ripple
    Score3.5/53/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Powdery florals can read vintage, but Instinct Forbidden plays it modern, the vanilla doesn't overwhelm, it anchors. If you've been chasing a fruity-floral that won't turn soapy on you.Instinct Forbidden
    Raspberry Ripple doesn't linger for hours. It arrives, makes its case, and exits gracefully. The longevity is modest, with the raspberry and musk wearing down within a few hours rather than lasting.Raspberry Ripple