Is Fragrance World Prohibit Intense a dupe of Givenchy L'Interdit?
L'Interdit Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1957 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Prohibit Intense EDP
Fragrance World's Prohibit Intense and Givenchy's L'Interdit share a sweet, jasmine-vetiver core, but diverge significantly in overall character. Prohibit Intense leans into a modern, crowd-pleasing white floral, prioritizing mass appeal over uniqueness. L'Interdit, a vintage creation, delivers a powdery, aldehyde-driven experience. L'Interdit is a statement fragrance, polarizing yet undeniably sophisticated, while Prohibit Intense provides a safe, everyday option. The key difference lies in their boldness: Prohibit Intense offers familiarity; L'Interdit demands attention.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- L'Interdit
- Prohibit Intense
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer modern, sweet white florals.
- You want an affordable, everyday fragrance.
- You want a safe, inoffensive scent.
- You like sweet jasmine fragrances.
- You appreciate vintage, powdery perfumes.
- You want a bold, statement fragrance.
- You enjoy aldehydes and complex scents.
- You want a fragrance with history.
Old-fashioned in the best sense: fizzy aldehydes and sweet peach, then a thick, powdery bouquet of iris, violet and rose. It has real presence and belongs to dressed-up evenings.
This one's a bit of a mixed bag - a perfectly pleasant white floral that many will find familiar, even if it lacks a distinctive personality. It's a solid performer for sure, but don't expect it to rewrite the rulebook.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Aldehydes
8% share of the perfume
Strawberry
5% share of the perfume
Peach
5% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
5% share of the perfume
Bergamot
4% share of the perfume
Mandarin
3% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Jasmine
4%
vs
7%
Bergamot
4%
vs
4%
Vetiver
4%
vs
10%
Iris
16% share of the perfume
Aldehydes
8% share of the perfume
Violet
6% share of the perfume
Rose
6% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
6% share of the perfume
Strawberry
5% share of the perfume
Benzoin
5% share of the perfume
Peach
5% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
5% share of the perfume
Amber
4% share of the perfume
Musk
4% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
4% share of the perfume
Ylang-Ylang
4% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
4% share of the perfume
Mandarin
3% share of the perfume
Narcissus
3% share of the perfume
Bergamot
4%
vs
4%
Aldehydes
8% share of the perfume
Strawberry
5% share of the perfume
Peach
5% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
5% share of the perfume
Mandarin
3% share of the perfume
Pear
14% share of the perfume
Jasmine
4%
vs
7%
Vetiver
4%
vs
10%
Sandalwood
6% share of the perfume
Benzoin
5% share of the perfume
Amber
4% share of the perfume
Musk
4% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
4% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
18% share of the perfume
Patchouli
7% share of the perfume
Vanilla
6% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Powdery iris and violet make spring the natural fit. The amber base suits autumn and winter, while summer heat flattens the aldehydes.
Occasions
Rich, powdery and noticeable, it is best for formal events and dates. In an office it is too much, and it is no daytime sports scent.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Given its strong performance and rich white floral nature, this scent leans more towards special occasions like dates and formal events rather than casual wear or sport. While it's substantial, its generally pleasant and familiar profile means it can still work in an office setting if applied lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Jasmine, Bergamot
Adds ambroxan and orange blossom, drops aldehydes and amber
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