Is Paris Corner Forbidden Sugar a dupe of Franck Boclet Sugar?
Sugar Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Forbidden Sugar EDP
Both Sugar and Forbidden Sugar chase a similar sugary dream, but Forbidden Sugar dials down the divisive soapy edge that plagues Franck Boclet's creation. This makes it a safer, more universally appealing option. While both are intensely sweet, Forbidden Sugar offers a smoother blend, avoiding the cleaning product associations some find in Sugar. If you're seeking unapologetic sweetness without the risk of a harsh chemical undertone, Paris Corner's offering is the more accessible choice. However, if you enjoy a challenging, unique scent profile, Franck Boclet might be worth the gamble.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You enjoy challenging, polarizing fragrances.
- You appreciate a unique, potentially 'soapy' edge.
- You want a fragrance that sparks conversation.
- You prefer a smoother, more balanced sweetness.
- You want a safer, more crowd-pleasing scent.
- You dislike soapy or chemical undertones in fragrances.
- You want a similar scent profile at a lower price.
This one's a proper chancer, aiming for sweet marshmallow heaven but often landing in cleaning product hell. It's wildly divisive, with many finding it an acquired taste - or just plain soap. Not for the faint of heart, or nose.
This is a seriously polarising scent, where its intense sweetness and unique character either hit just right or miss by a mile. It is a sugary monster that isn't for the faint of heart, or nose.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinct, often polarising scent make it unsuitable for most office environments. It shines in casual or date settings where its unique qualities can be appreciated, but the strong sweetness and musky undertones aren't ideal for formal events or exercise.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong, dense, and potentially cloying nature, Forbidden Sugar is best suited for cooler weather and intimate settings like a date night. It's too overwhelming for an office or formal environment, and its sweetness makes it unsuitable for casual daytime wear in warmer conditions, let alone sport.
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.
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Violet, Peach
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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International (1)
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