Forbidden Rose
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Play It Spicy
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Play It Spicy promises a spark but delivers a sweet, fizzy cocktail that's more "fun synthetic" than fiery. It's a divisive cheapie, with some finding it surprisingly appealing for the price, while others are left underwhelmed by its fleeting performance and lack of genuine spice.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 14% | 21% |
| Fruity | 29% | 28% |
| Green | 7% | 3% |
| Sweet | 41% | 40% |
| Warm | 13% | 10% |
| Woody | 7% | 9% |
| Earthy | 5% | 3% |
| Animalic | 0% | 2% |
| Fresh | 17% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet and fruity nature, combined with generally poor longevity, makes it best suited for casual wear where reapplication is easy. It's too light and youthful for formal events, and just about acceptable for a casual date or an office setting if applied subtly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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