Eau de Parfum2011
Forbidden Euphoria
Loc DongThe nose · 56 fragrances · also made Nuit d Issey Pulse Of The Night (2019)Portrait →

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Forbidden Euphoria

The clandestine joy of sharing a secret dessert — where raspberries and peaches mingle with soft florals, enveloped by warm woods and powdery musk.

3.902,628 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
fruityfloralsweetwoodymuskypatchouli
Forbidden EuphoriaMid-range · $40–100
48%Similar accords, often for lessBombshell In Love · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate40% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak5%
Weak10%
Moderate45%
Long lasting30%
Eternal10%
SillageModerate44% say strong or enormous
Intimate12%
Moderate44%
Strong31%
Enormous13%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine1%
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Unisex5%
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Feminine94%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2011, Forbidden Euphoria by Calvin Klein is a Floral Fruity fragrance that balances bright and lush notes with an undercurrent of warmth and musk. The opening features raspberry and mandarin orange, creating a burst of freshness that sets the stage for the heart's peony, orchid, and jasmine. These florals blend seamlessly into a base of patchouli, cashmere wood, and musk, grounding the composition with a subtle earthiness and sensuality.

How to wear it

Given its moderate longevity and sillage, Forbidden Euphoria works best when applied in layers. Start with one light spritz to let the fruity top notes shine through, then add another layer after an hour for a more balanced experience. This ensures that both the fresh opening and the warm base are fully appreciated throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Forbidden Euphoria, Calvin Klein

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Loc Dong portrait
03 · The nose

Loc Dong

From Vietnamese herbalism to Marc Jacobs

Loc Dong is a perfumer born in 1972 in Vietnam, who took his first steps in the world of scent among the medicinal plants and herbs of his herbalist grandfather before leaving the country alone at eleven.

56fragrances
1972born
Vietnamesenationality

Designer Calvin Klein

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Forbidden EuphoriaThe originalForbidden EuphoriaCalvin Klein · Mid-range · $40–100
48%MatchVictoria's Secret · 2012Bombshell In LoveShares 4 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 3.97 (69)
Forbidden EuphoriaMirror
Try it layered

With Comme des Garcons Mirror

Adds amber, white floral and warm spicy; shares four accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.90/ 5 · 2,628 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 19%.

Love30%
Like49%
OK2%
Dislike19%
Hate0%
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