Is Maison Alhambra L'Intrude a dupe of Givenchy L'Interdit?

L'Interdit Parfum

Givenchy by Francis Fabron Original Statement

L'Intrude EDP

Maison Alhambra   Inspired Statement
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L'Interdit Parfum bottle L'Interdit Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1957 Year 2022
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L'Intrude Eau de Parfum bottle L'Intrude EDP
Our Verdict

L'Intrude aims to replicate L'Interdit, but they diverge significantly in execution. L'Intrude leans heavily into a sweet, almost grape-soda-like profile with potent white florals and ambery sweetness. L'Interdit, on the other hand, is a more complex and powdery floral with a vintage character, driven by aldehydes. The key difference lies in the overall experience: L'Intrude is a modern, sweet crowd-pleaser, while L'Interdit is a more mature, sophisticated, and potentially divisive fragrance. Consider your preference for sweetness and vintage vibes to choose accordingly.

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose L'Interdit if...
  • You want a modern, sweet white floral.
  • You love the 'grape soda' effect.
  • You're on a budget but want a high-performing scent.
  • You prefer youthful, easy-to-wear fragrances.
Choose L'Intrude if...
  • You appreciate classic, vintage-inspired perfumes.
  • You enjoy powdery, aldehyde-driven scents.
  • You want a more complex and sophisticated fragrance.
  • You prefer a more nuanced and less overtly sweet scent.
Our Verdict - L'Interdit Parfum
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.
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Our Verdict - L'Intrude EDP
A sweet, intoxicating white floral in the L'Interdit mould: candied pear and bergamot, creamy tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom, then vanilla, ambroxan and a grape-soda fizz. Strong and bold, with a playful wink.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
L'Interdit Parfum A L'Intrude EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Interdit Parfum
L'Intrude EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine Jasmine 4% vs 11%
Bergamot Bergamot 4% vs 7%
Vetiver Vetiver 4% vs 7%
Only in L'Interdit
Iris Iris 16% Aldehydes Aldehydes 8% Violet Violet 6% Rose Rose 6% Sandalwood Sandalwood 6% Strawberry Strawberry 5% Benzoin Benzoin 5% Peach Peach 5% Spicy Notes Spicy Notes 5% Amber Amber 4% Musk Musk 4% Lily of the Valley Lily of the Valley 4% Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang 4% Tonka Bean Tonka Bean 4% Mandarin Mandarin 3% Narcissus Narcissus 3%
Only in L'Intrude
Tuberose Tuberose 15% Pear Pear 15% Orange Blossom Orange Blossom 12% Patchouli Patchouli 12% Ambroxan Ambroxan 11% Vanilla Vanilla 8%
Shared Notes
Bergamot Bergamot 4% vs 7%
Only in L'Interdit
Aldehydes Aldehydes 8% Strawberry Strawberry 5% Peach Peach 5% Spicy Notes Spicy Notes 5% Mandarin Mandarin 3%
Only in L'Intrude
Pear Pear 15%
Shared Notes
Jasmine Jasmine 4% vs 11%
Only in L'Interdit
Iris Iris 16% Violet Violet 6% Rose Rose 6% Lily of the Valley Lily of the Valley 4% Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang 4% Narcissus Narcissus 3%
Only in L'Intrude
Tuberose Tuberose 15% Orange Blossom Orange Blossom 12%
Shared Notes
Vetiver Vetiver 4% vs 7%
Only in L'Interdit
Sandalwood Sandalwood 6% Benzoin Benzoin 5% Amber Amber 4% Musk Musk 4% Tonka Bean Tonka Bean 4%
Only in L'Intrude
Patchouli Patchouli 12% Ambroxan Ambroxan 11% Vanilla Vanilla 8%

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

L'Interdit L'Intrude
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Interdit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn Winter

Powdery iris and violet make spring the natural fit. The amber base suits autumn and winter, while summer heat flattens the aldehydes.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date Casual

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.

L'Intrude

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for office wear, where it might be too intrusive. However, its 'wet', 'grape-like' and 'edible' character makes it a phenomenal choice for date nights and romantic encounters, with enough elegance for formal events.

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.

Overall scent match
7%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Jasmine, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds ambroxan and orange blossom, drops aldehydes and amber

Where to buy

L'Interdit Parfum
L'Intrude EDP
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L'Interdit Parfum

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