Forbidden Rouge
Perfumer: Ralf Schwieger
Votes lean feminine
34 ratings
From your scent profile
Mystikum Forbidden Rouge is a unisex scent that sets the sweet, fruity warmth of cherry, raspberry and caramel against saffron, ginger and star anise.
Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.
How does it perform?
From 39 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
85% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Earthy
- Leathery
What does Forbidden Rouge smell like?
Most voters pick it for fall and winter, with spring a distant third. It leans towards night-out and evening wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide.
It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and clary sage alongside the spices. In the heart, cherry, raspberry and caramel carry the sweetness while freesia and lavender add a floral edge. Vanilla and tonka bean keep the base sweet, and cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver give it a woody, earthy footing.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Blackcurrant
- Saffron
- Ginger
First hours
- Cherry
- Freesia
- Rosemary
Towards evening
- Orcanox
- Cedarwood
- Tonka bean
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 44%Autumn
- 31%Winter
- 19%Spring
- 6%Summer
- Nighttime27%
- Evening27%
- Casual16%
- Office14%
- Daytime9%
- Sport7%
Least picked for daytime.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026
























