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Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum bottle Forbidden Games EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2012 Year 2024
££££ Price Tier £££££
Le Marais Eau de Parfum bottle Le Marais EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Forbidden Games EDP
More like 'Mildly Tempting Games'. This one's a divisive mix: some get juicy, honey-drizzled fruit perfection, others a cloying, dated floral with serious shampoo vibes. Definitely not a blind buy.
Statement
Our Verdict - Le Marais EDP
A light and juicy burst of berries that punches above its weight. It's a daytime charmer, easy to wear, and surprisingly versatile, though its fleeting longevity might leave you wanting more - and reaching for the handy 10ml size.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Forbidden Games EDP
Le Marais EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 36% vs 50%
Jasmine 34% vs 50%
Only in Forbidden Games
Geranium 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 34% vs 50%
Only in Forbidden Games
Honey 38% Opoponax 27%
Only in Le Marais
Amber 50%

Accords

Forbidden Games Le Marais
100%
Fruity
100%
71%
Sweet
58%
55%
Rose
38%
52%
Honey
48%
Vanilla
45%
Floral
45%
Fresh
44%
Powdery
Woody
38%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
71%
58%
Rose shared
55%
38%
52%
48%
45%
45%
44%
38%

Performance

Forbidden Games Le Marais
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Forbidden Games

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and sweet, fruity-floral profile make it a good fit for dates and casual outings, though some find it a bit too strong or 'loud' for office wear. The prominent gourmand and fruity accords generally steer it away from formal events, with 'younger crowd' mentions suggesting a more relaxed vibe.

Le Marais

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

This perfume's light, non-offensive Sillage and fresh, fruity accords make it perfect for office and casual wear. Its lack of strong longevity, as noted by reviewers, means it's less suited for formal events where a lasting impression is key.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet, rose

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Forbidden Games EDP
Le Marais EDP
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