Fruit Défendu
Perfumer: Michel Almairac
53 ratings
From your scent profile
By Terry Fruit Défendu is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance in which mango and pineapple are brightened by bergamot.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 53 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
GourmandWhat does Fruit Défendu smell like?
Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and it reads mostly feminine, followed by modern.
The top notes of mango, pineapple and bergamot give a citrusy, sweet fruit opening. Towards the heart, pink pepper and Turkish rose add a soft floral touch, while green and gourmand shades stay in the background. In the base, white musk closes the fruity flow on a light, clean footing. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Pétales and Monotheme Orange Flowers have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Bergamot
First hours
- Pink pepper
- Turkish rose
Towards evening
- White musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 45%Summer
- 40%Spring
- 12%Autumn
Summer
Spring
Autumn- Daytime27%
- Casual26%
- Office25%
- Sport9%
- Evening6%
- Nighttime5%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
49% matchOrange Flowers
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48% matchLes Fantaisies Parfumées - Pink Riviera
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47% matchFancy Choco
Alice & Peter · 2012
44% matchLa Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Pétales
Guerlain · 2015
43% matchAqua Allegoria Granada Salvia
Guerlain · 2020
43% matchUn Zest de Rose
Les Parfums de Rosine · 2002
42% matchNéroli Amara
Van Cleef & Arpels · 2018
42% matchEau de Rhubarbe Écarlate
Hermès · 2016
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Last updated: October 26, 2026