2020
Forbidden Rose

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Victoria's Secret  ·  Sold as feminine

Forbidden Rose

The intimate moment just before the lights dim in an elegant room, where the air is thick with anticipation and subtle musk.

3.8425 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprint
rosemuskypowderyfloralanimalic
Forbidden RoseBudget · under $40

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityVery weak7% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak33%
Weak33%
Moderate27%
Long lasting7%
Eternal0%
SillageIntimate
Intimate60%
Moderate40%
Strong0%
Enormous0%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

NotesAs listed

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

♂
Masculine0%
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Unisex0%
♀
Feminine100%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2020, Forbidden Rose by Victoria's Secret is a Floral fragrance that balances the seductive charm of rose with an intriguing animalic undercurrent. The composition opens with a bright, powdery floral note before diving into a heart of rich, full-bodied roses. This floral intensity is offset by musky and powdery accords, creating a scent that feels both familiar and mysterious.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a slow reveal — the powdery florals will fade within an hour, allowing the rich rose and animalic notes to emerge gradually. It’s best worn close to skin rather than sprayed liberally in the air.

Fig. 01 — Forbidden Rose, Victoria's Secret

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.84/ 5 · 25 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 16%, disliked or hated by 0%.

Love16%
Like52%
OK32%
Dislike0%
Hate0%
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