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L'Interdit Tubéreuse Noire Eau de Parfum bottle L'Interdit Tubéreuse Noire EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2024 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Forbidden Tuberose Eau de Parfum bottle Forbidden Tuberose EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Interdit Tubéreuse Noire EDP
This flanker offers a darker, smoky twist on the original L'Interdit, though its distinctive coffee note is barely-there for most. It's a nice option for collectors or those who found the original too bright, but don't expect a radical departure. Mileage varies significantly on performance.
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Our Verdict - Forbidden Tuberose EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of L'Interdit Tubéreuse Noire by Givenchy - a floral fragrance led by Tuberose, with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Interdit Tubéreuse Noire EDP
Forbidden Tuberose EDP

Notes

L'Interdit Tubéreuse Noire
Forbidden Tuberose
Shared Notes
Tuberose 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Woody 30% vs 30%
Patchouli 24% vs 26%
Coffee 23% vs 23%
Vetiver 21% vs 19%

Accords

L'Interdit Tubéreuse Noire Forbidden Tuberose
Floral
90%
81%
Woody
78%
79%
Tuberose
Coffee
66%
Fresh
54%
51%
Animalic
50%
Patchouli
46%
Earthy
45%
Citrus
90%
Woody shared
81%
78%
79%
66%
54%
51%
50%
46%
45%

Performance

L'Interdit Tubéreuse Noire Forbidden Tuberose
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Interdit Tubéreuse Noire

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and sophisticated floral-woody profile make it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, and particularly well-suited for dates or formal events where its elegant warmth can shine. Stronger performance would lower its office score, but many reviews report a softer, more intimate sillage.

Forbidden Tuberose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both share Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Woody notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Interdit Tubéreuse Noire EDP
Forbidden Tuberose EDP
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