Is Lattafa Awaan a dupe of Givenchy L'Interdit Rouge?
L'Interdit Rouge EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2021 | Year | 2022 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Awaan EDP
L'Interdit Rouge by Givenchy and Awaan by Lattafa both offer sweet white floral and warm spicy accords, yet they diverge significantly in their olfactory profiles. L'Interdit Rouge is a premium feminine scent that exudes a seductive blend of creamy white florals, cacao, and spices, making it ideal for evening wear. Awaan, on the other hand, is a unisex fragrance at a mid-price tier, characterized by its polarizing sweet, bubblegum-like notes mixed with caramelized citrus and the distinct presence of patchouli and musk. While L'Interdit Rouge is confident and alluring, Awaan is bold and adventurous. Choose based on your preference for classic allure versus daring uniqueness.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- L'Interdit Rouge
- Awaan
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You love creamy white florals.
- Prefer a premium, feminine fragrance.
- Looking for a seductive evening scent.
- Enjoy unisex, adventurous scents.
- Want a mid-tier priced option.
- Like bold, sweet bubblegum-like notes.
L'Interdit with a flame under it. Blood orange and ginger spark, creamy tuberose gets a hot edge from pimento leaf, and a dark base of sandalwood and patchouli follows. Made for evenings and cool weather.
Strong, sweet and long lasting, a scent that gets noticed. Citrus and orange blossom carry a candy-sweet edge, softened by creamy sandalwood and musk, with patchouli for a little grip.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Sandalwood
12%
vs
16%
Jasmine
12%
vs
10%
Patchouli
11%
vs
16%
Sandalwood
12%
vs
16%
Patchouli
11%
vs
16%
Vetiver
9% share of the perfume
Musk
14% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Ginger, pimento leaf and a dense floral heart are made for autumn and winter. In summer the warmth would feel stifling.
Occasions
Bold, spicy and creamy, it suits evenings, dates and special events. It can be intense in an office.
Seasons
Orange, jasmine and orange blossom sparkle in spring, and the sandalwood and patchouli hold it well in autumn. Midsummer and deep winter are less natural.
Occasions
Strong and sweet, it is made for dates and casual days where it draws attention. It is too potent for the office.
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 7 notes, including Sandalwood, Jasmine, Patchouli
Adds bergamot and musk, drops blood orange and ginger
Where to buy
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