Laverne Forbidden
What does it smell like?
Main smell: sweet and floral. It opens with copahu balm and macarons, moves to citrus blossom and copal and dries down to cupcake and hyacinth.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Forbidden notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Laverne Forbidden in detail
Forbidden comes from Laverne.
More from Laverne
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Blue Laverne Bakhur unisex, Blue Laverne unisex and Miss Laverne.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is sweet (35%), followed by floral and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and floral smells and notes like citrus blossom and cupcake. Less obvious notes include rice, french violet and musk.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Jacques Fath Canasta and Herbalife Asmera spread further.
Forbidden price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €114. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Jacques Fath Canasta.
Forbidden for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter.
If you like Forbidden, try these
Similar picks to try: Fine'ry. I'm A Musk Fine'ry. (15 shared notes), Jacques Fath Canasta (15 shared notes), Impulse Masquerade (15 shared notes) and Herbalife Asmera (15 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Herbalife Asmera starts from €69.
Quick answers
Does Forbidden last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear Forbidden?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.