Forever Red Eau de Parfum vs Forbidden Rose Eau de Parfum

Forever Red

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2010
££	Price Tier	££

Forbidden Rose

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Forever Red

This one is a real crowd-pleaser for those who adore sweet, fruity aromas, but don't expect a nuanced journey. It's a fun, straightforward spritz that delivers a strong initial hit before mellowing out, making it an easy reach that many reviewers adore, even if some find it a bit too simple or fleeting.

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Our Verdict - Forbidden Rose

Don't let the name fool you, there's no forbidden rose here. This celebrity fragrance is a surprisingly fresh and subtly sweet fruity floral, a comforting everyday scent with a loyal following, despite its divisive performance and tendency to smell like shampoo.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	2%	1%
Floral	21%	14%
Fruity	28%	29%
Green	10%	7%
Sweet	35%	41%
Warm	10%	13%
Woody	6%	7%
Earthy	4%	5%
Animalic	0%	0%
Fresh	12%	17%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Forever Red EdP

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Notes

Shared Notes

Peach 29% vs 30%

Only in Forever Red

Pomegranate 43% Apple 28%

Only in Forbidden Rose

Red Apple 44% Pepper 26%

Only in Forever Red

Peony 36% Osmanthus 32% Marigold 32%

Only in Forbidden Rose

Lotus 38% Apple 35% Heliotrope 27%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 28% vs 42%

Only in Forever Red

Rum 27% Marshmallow 25% Oak 19%

Only in Forbidden Rose

Dark Chocolate 33% Sandalwood 25%

Accords

Forever Red Forbidden Rose

100%

Woody

94%

Fruity

100%

88%

Sweet

65%

72%

Vanilla

79%

65%

Powdery

74%

50%

Floral

65%

62%

Rum

Warm Spicy

58%

57%

Fresh Spicy

57%

51%

Fresh

55%

Aquatic

50%

Chocolate

50%

46%

Sour

Woody

100%

Fruity shared

94%

100%

Sweet shared

88%

65%

Vanilla shared

72%

79%

Powdery shared

65%

74%

Floral shared

50%

65%

Rum

62%

Warm Spicy

58%

Fresh Spicy shared

57%

Fresh shared

51%

55%

Aquatic

50%

Chocolate

50%

Sour

46%

Performance

Forever Red Forbidden Rose

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Forever Red

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Given its strong initial projection and sweet, fruity nature, Forever Red is best suited for casual outings and dates. While some reviews mention wearing it to work, its often-described prominent sweetness might be a bit much for a formal office environment, and longevity concerns make it less ideal for long formal events.

Forbidden Rose

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

Its light, fresh, and often-described 'shampoo-like' quality makes it ideal for casual wear or the office, where it won't overpower. Its generally perceived moderate longevity and sillage mean it's less suited for formal events but can work for a subtle date scent.