Forbidden Rose
“Forbidden Rose by Lancôme is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a fruity, sponsored composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2025, Forbidden Rose by Lancôme is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance created by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin. This composition opens with the sweet and tangy notes of fig, which interplay beautifully with the heart of Grasse rose — a classic yet captivating floral note. The base of patchouli and amber adds a warm, earthy depth that contrasts perfectly with the freshness of the top notes. Forbidden Rose is neither traditionally masculine nor feminine, making it a unisex scent that invites wearers to embrace their own distinctive identity.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to pulse points for a lasting effect. The fig and rose notes are bright and fleeting, so the warmth of patchouli and amber will carry you through the day. This fragrance reads better close to skin rather than filling a room.
Fabrice Pellegrin
Founding perfumer · 176 fragrances
Designer Lancôme
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The story behind the bottle.
A clandestine meeting in the soft light of an old library, where the scent of fresh figs and rose petals mingles with warm spices and earthy woods.
Fig. 01 — Forbidden Rose, Lancôme
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