139 community ratings

Forbidden Flower

Name: Forbidden Flower
Brand: Areej Le Doré

2024UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.7/ 10

Community score
139 ratings

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Areej Le Doré Forbidden Flower is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed, casual wear, with a fresh, citrusy, green and woody character.

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How does it perform?

From 125 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.2 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

7.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Skunk accord

Grapefruit

Hemp flower

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine sambac Sandalwood Night-blooming jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Turmeric

Patchouli

Indonesian lime

Coriander Cedar Benzoin Vanilla Ginger Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Animal

What does Forbidden Flower smell like?

It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall is not far behind. Leisure and evening wear come first. Many read it as masculine, while others call it classic or feminine.

It opens with grapefruit, hemp flower and a skunk accord, with an animal edge. In the heart, jasmine sambac, night-blooming jasmine and sandalwood add a soft floral note. The base is led by patchouli, vetiver, cedar, vanilla and ginger, drying down spicy and woody. Sisley Eau de Sisley 3 and Gianni Campagna Bespoke have a close profile.