Forbidden for Woman
PoliceEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Forbidden for Woman vs. Heliotrope
Is Forbidden for Woman better than Heliotrope?
Forbidden for Woman rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
HeliotropeVanillaJasmine
almondsweetvanillafloralnuttyfruitypowderybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Forbidden for Woman and Heliotrope?
| 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
How do Forbidden for Woman and Heliotrope smell?
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
What notes do Forbidden for Woman and Heliotrope share?
Top
Almond BlossomLemon
AlmondOrange BlossomPetitgrainBergamot
Heart
HeliotropeCaramelJasmine
HeliotropeIrisYlang-YlangJasmineRose
Base
VanillaSandalwood
VanillaTonka BeanTolu BalsamPeru BalsamMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
HeliotropeAlmond BlossomJasmine
HeliotropeOrange BlossomIrisYlang-YlangJasmineRose
Citric Notes
Lemon
PetitgrainBergamot
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
VanillaTonka Bean
Gourmandy Notes
Caramel
Almond
Where they fit
When and where do Forbidden for Woman and Heliotrope work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Forbidden for Woman or Heliotrope?
| Forbidden for Woman | Heliotrope | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Forbidden for Woman and 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
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
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