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    Forbidden Fruit vs. Cheirosa '40

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    Cheirosa '40 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Forbidden Fruit projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Forbidden Fruit vs. Cheirosa '40
    Forbidden FruitCheirosa '40
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20262021
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Forbidden Fruit

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Tropical
    Violet
    Fresh
    Powdery
    Rose
    Woody

    Cheirosa '40

    Fruity
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Woody
    Floral
    Musky
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LycheeMochiRaspberry leaf
    PlumBlack AmberBlack amber plumBlackcurrant
    Heart
    VioletSugar CaneRose Petals
    OrchidJasmine
    Base
    AmberWoody NotesVanilla
    Vanilla woodVanillaMuskWoodsy Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Forbidden Fruit vs. Cheirosa '40
    Forbidden FruitCheirosa '40
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you want something that smells like fruit snacks and florals, this delivers. The mochi note keeps it from feeling like pure candy, adding a soft, edible texture that lifts the whole composition.Forbidden Fruit
    Jérôme Epinette balances tart fruitiness with creamy florals and warm vanilla wood. The result feels intimate and grounded, not performative. This is mood-setting done well.Cheirosa '40