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Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum bottle Forbidden Games EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2012 Year 2026
££££ Price Tier £££££
Forbidden Games (2026) Eau de Parfum bottle Forbidden Games (2026) 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.
Statement
Our Verdict - Forbidden Games (2026) EDP
A pretty, fresh peach delight, but don't expect it to last. If you're a peach lover with deep pockets and a trigger-happy sprayer finger, this one's for you. Otherwise, its fleeting nature makes it a tough sell.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Forbidden Games EDP
Forbidden Games (2026) EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 33% vs 45%
Cinnamon 16% vs 22%
Only in Forbidden Games
Apple 26% Plum 24%
Only in Forbidden Games (2026)
Blackcurrant 31%
Shared Notes
Rose 36% vs 37%
Geranium 28% vs 30%
Only in Forbidden Games
Jasmine 34%
Only in Forbidden Games (2026)
Night-Blooming Jasmine 33%
Shared Notes
Honey 38% vs 36%
Vanilla 34% vs 34%
Opoponax 26% vs 29%

Accords

Forbidden Games Forbidden Games (2026)
100%
Fruity
100%
71%
Sweet
77%
55%
Rose
68%
52%
Honey
58%
45%
Floral
52%
48%
Vanilla
51%
46%
White Floral
51%
44%
Powdery
48%
Aromatic
47%
45%
Fresh
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
71%
77%
Rose shared
55%
68%
Honey shared
52%
58%
Floral shared
45%
52%
Vanilla shared
48%
51%
White Floral shared
46%
51%
Powdery shared
44%
48%
47%
45%

Performance

Forbidden Games Forbidden Games (2026)
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Forbidden Games (2026)

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, light profile makes it suitable for casual wear or even a sporty outing, while the sweet fruitiness lends itself well to a date. However, its poor longevity and projection mean it won't overwhelm an office, but also won't make an impact at a formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet, rose

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Forbidden Games EDP
Forbidden Games (2026) EDP
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