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Lancôme · Sold as unisex
Forbidden Rose
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.
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Forbidden RosePremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessLight Blue Capri In Love Pour Homme Eau de Parfum · Dolce&GabbanaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares fig and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Forbidden Rose, Lancôme
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Fabrice Pellegrin
The Mediterranean dreamerFabrice Pellegrin is a senior perfumer at Firmenich whose work radiates the warmth and color of his native Provence. Trained at ISIPCA, he has composed for an impressive roster of houses including Diptyque, Acqua di Parma, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Kenzo.
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Adds aromatic, green and mossy; shares amber and patchouli.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 18%.