Is Lattafa Fakhar Rose a dupe of Givenchy L'Interdit?
L'Interdit Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1957 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Fakhar Rose EDP
Fakhar Rose and L'Interdit share sweet, woody DNA, but diverge significantly in execution. Fakhar Rose leans into a modern, bubblegum sweetness that some find delightful and others synthetic. L'Interdit offers a more mature, powdery floral experience, evoking vintage glamour, though it can come across as dated to some. The choice hinges on your preference for a youthful, sugary take versus a classic, aldehydic profile. Given the potential for polarized reactions, sampling is strongly advised for both.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- L'Interdit
- Fakhar Rose
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Which Should You Buy?
- You enjoy sweet, modern tuberose scents.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative.
- You prefer a playful, bubblegum vibe.
- You want a statement fragrance.
- You love classic, powdery florals.
- You appreciate vintage-inspired perfumes.
- You want a more sophisticated fragrance.
- You prefer nuanced, complex scents.
A truly iconic fragrance, L'Interdit is a nuanced, powdery floral that transcends its vintage roots. It's a divisive scent; some find it a dated aldehyde bomb, others a soft, sophisticated masterpiece. There's no middle ground here, so dab with caution.
This one is a total dupe darling, and a divisive one at that. While some rave about its sweet, bubblegum-tuberose charm, others are running for the hills, citing everything from 'grape hand soap' to 'cat piss'. Sample first, unless you're feeling adventurous.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
This is a full-bodied, long-lasting scent, making it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is key. Its elegant and sophisticated character, driven by rich florals and a warm base, makes it perfect for formal events and intimate dates.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its potent floral-fruity sweetness and significant projection make it a bit much for the office if oversprayed, though some find it office-safe with a light touch. It's perfectly suited for dates and casual outings due to its playful and feminine character. While it can work for formal events, its 'bubblegum' vibe might not suit every sophisticated occasion, and it's certainly not a sport scent.
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 6 of its 15 notes, including Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose
Adds ambroxan and fruity notes, drops amber and benzoin
Where to buy
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