Forbidden for Woman
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Side by side
Forbidden for Woman vs. Heliotrope
Forbidden for Woman rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Forbidden for Woman | Heliotrope | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2016 | 1989 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Vermorel, Cyrill Rolland | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Forbidden for Woman
Almond
Sweet
Vanilla
Floral
Nutty
Caramel
Fruity
Powdery
Heliotrope
Vanilla
Almond
Powdery
Sweet
Amber
Nutty
Fruity
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Almond BlossomLemon
AlmondOrange BlossomPetitgrainBergamot
Heart
HeliotropeCaramelJasmine
HeliotropeIrisYlang-YlangJasmineRose
Base
VanillaSandalwood
VanillaTonka BeanTolu BalsamPeru BalsamMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Forbidden for Woman | Heliotrope | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
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