
Fruit Défendu
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Side by side
Fruit Défendu peaks in summer, while Red Shoes belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
| Fruit Défendu | Red Shoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2018 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Michel Almairac | Cécile Zarokian |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
Fruit Défendu
Red Shoes
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
| Fruit Défendu | Red Shoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Fruit Défendu is unapologetically fruity without turning into a synthetic candy blob. The mango-pineapple opening is genuinely vibrant, and the pink pepper in the heart keeps it from being too soft.Fruit Défendu
The aldehydes are the divide. Some people want that vintage shimmer, the old-movie glamour of it. Others find it sharp at first. But give it an hour, the berries soften, the rose opens.Red Shoes