PeachOpens with
Bulgarian RoseHeart
HoneyDries down to
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By Kilian · Sold as feminine
Forbidden Games
The moment you sneak an extra piece of dessert when no one is looking, wrapped in the comfort of honey and florals.
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Forbidden GamesLuxury · $250+
47%Similar accords, often for lessKenzo World Intense · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares plum, jasmine and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012 by By Kilian and crafted by perfumer Calice Becker, Forbidden Games is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance that embodies the spirit of indulgence wrapped in playful sweetness. The composition opens with a burst of fresh peach, apple, and plum, creating an irresistible fruity charm before transitioning to a heart of Bulgarian rose, jasmine, and bourbon geranium. This floral bouquet adds depth and warmth, while honey and vanilla base notes provide a rich, gourmand finish. Forbidden Games is neither gender-specific nor conventional, inviting wearers into a world where hedonism meets elegance.
One to two sprays are sufficient — the fruity top notes are bright and assertive but dissipate quickly. The rich base notes take about an hour to fully bloom, so apply early for a full experience throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Forbidden Games, By Kilian
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Calice Becker
Flowers inside a bottle of eau de cologneCalice Becker (Asancheyev-Becker) is a French master perfumer and director of the Givaudan Perfumery School, whose fascination with perfume began as a child asking how flowers get inside a bottle of eau de cologne.
“I like to add a dose of intrigue because nothing catches the attention of a touch of something unexpected.”
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The Forbidden Games line
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Designer By Kilian
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 16%.