Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum bottle Forbidden Games
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2012 Year 2015
££££ Price Tier ££
Modern Muse Le Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle Modern Muse Le Rouge

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Forbidden Games
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
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 - Modern Muse Le Rouge Eau de Parfum
A tragically discontinued gem, Modern Muse Le Rouge is a bold, modern rose that manages to be both sophisticated and mischievously fruity. It's a confident, head-turning scent that evokes a grown-up allure, leaving a memorable, sensuous trail.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 3%
Floral 31% 32%
Fruity 23% 16%
Green 6% 2%
Sweet 42% 45%
Warm 15% 15%
Woody 1% 0%
Earthy 2% 3%
Animalic 5% 4%
Fresh 8% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Forbidden Games EdP
Modern Muse Le Rouge EdP

Notes

Only in Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Peach 33% Apple 26% Plum 24% Cinnamon 17%
Shared Notes
Rose 36% vs 48%
Jasmine 34% vs 25%
Only in Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Geranium 29%
Only in Modern Muse Le Rouge Eau de Parfum
Magnolia 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 34% vs 100%
Only in Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Honey 38% Opoponax 27%

Accords

Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum Modern Muse Le Rouge Eau de Parfum
100%
Fruity
100%
55%
Rose
84%
71%
Sweet
78%
45%
Floral
67%
52%
Honey
Musky
52%
48%
Vanilla
51%
45%
Fresh
49%
Patchouli
48%
44%
Powdery
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Rose shared
55%
84%
Sweet shared
71%
78%
Floral shared
45%
67%
52%
52%
Vanilla shared
48%
51%
Fresh shared
45%
49%
48%
44%

Performance

Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum Modern Muse Le Rouge Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum

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.

Modern Muse Le Rouge Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate to strong projection and lasting power make it more suitable for evenings and social gatherings than a confined office space. The sensual and sophisticated character, highlighted by community reviews, firmly places it as an excellent choice for dates and formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
87%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Rose, Sweet accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Modern Muse Le Rouge Eau de Parfum
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