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Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum bottle Forbidden Games EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2012 Year 2021
££££ Price Tier ££££
NoMad Eau de Parfum bottle NoMad EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Forbidden Games EDP
More like 'Mildly Tempting Games'. This one's a divisive mix: some get juicy, honey-drizzled fruit perfection, others a cloying, dated floral with serious shampoo vibes. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Our Verdict - NoMad EDP
NoMad is divisive but undeniably potent. Some love its unique fruity-oud balance, others find it too loud or unoriginal. It screams 'money' to its fans, perfect for a bold statement, but definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Forbidden Games EDP
NoMad EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 36% vs 100%
Only in Forbidden Games
Jasmine 34% Geranium 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 34% vs 36%
Only in Forbidden Games
Honey 38% Opoponax 27%

Accords

Forbidden Games NoMad
100%
Fruity
100%
71%
Sweet
63%
55%
Rose
70%
Oud
67%
45%
Floral
60%
Amber
55%
48%
Vanilla
54%
44%
Powdery
54%
Woody
54%
52%
Honey
Aquatic
52%
45%
Fresh
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
71%
63%
Rose shared
55%
70%
Oud
67%
Floral shared
45%
60%
55%
Vanilla shared
48%
54%
Powdery shared
44%
54%
54%
52%
52%
45%

Performance

Forbidden Games NoMad
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Forbidden Games

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and sweet, fruity-floral profile make it a good fit for dates and casual outings, though some find it a bit too strong or 'loud' for office wear. The prominent gourmand and fruity accords generally steer it away from formal events, with 'younger crowd' mentions suggesting a more relaxed vibe.

NoMad

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With nuclear longevity and sillage, NoMad is too potent for office wear, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at formal evening events. Its bold character makes it less suitable for casual settings or sports.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet, rose

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Forbidden Games EDP
NoMad EDP
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