Heliotrope
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Side by side
Heliotrope vs. Forbidden for Woman
Forbidden for Woman rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Heliotrope | Forbidden for Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1989 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Christian Vermorel, Cyrill Rolland |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Heliotrope
Vanilla
Almond
Powdery
Sweet
Amber
Nutty
Fruity
Floral
Forbidden for Woman
Almond
Sweet
Vanilla
Floral
Nutty
Caramel
Fruity
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AlmondOrange BlossomPetitgrainBergamot
Almond BlossomLemon
Heart
HeliotropeIrisYlang-YlangJasmineRose
HeliotropeCaramelJasmine
Base
VanillaTonka BeanTolu BalsamPeru BalsamMusk
VanillaSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Heliotrope | Forbidden for Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Heliotrope is the fragrance people sleep on, then discover years later and regret not buying sooner. That marzipan-almond sweetness is genuine, but the balsam and iris give it actual depth beyond.Heliotrope
The bitter almond note hits first and stays recognizable throughout wear. Vanilla and caramel build warmth that feels edible without tipping into cloying sweetness.Forbidden for Woman