Fame Eau de Parfum bottle Fame
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2012 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££££
Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum bottle Forbidden Games

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fame Eau de Parfum
Divisive yet adored, Fame is a sweet, smoky surprise that defied expectations. While some wanted more edge from Gaga, this honeyed floral proved to be a sentimental favourite, now fetching ridiculous prices as a discontinued icon.
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Our Verdict - Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 2%
Floral 32% 31%
Fruity 15% 23%
Green 6% 6%
Sweet 35% 42%
Warm 17% 15%
Woody 2% 1%
Earthy 9% 2%
Animalic 11% 5%
Fresh 2% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fame EdP
Forbidden Games EdP

Notes

Only in Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Peach 33% Apple 26% Plum 24% Cinnamon 17%
Only in Fame Eau de Parfum
Honey 53% Apricot 47%
Only in Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Rose 37% Jasmine 34% Geranium 29%
Only in Fame Eau de Parfum
Orchid 53% Jasmine 47%
Only in Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Honey 38% Vanilla 35% Opoponax 27%

Accords

Fame Eau de Parfum Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
100%
Floral
45%
66%
Fruity
100%
91%
Honey
52%
83%
Sweet
71%
64%
Amber
60%
Smoky
60%
Powdery
44%
Rose
55%
54%
White Floral
46%
51%
Lactonic
Vanilla
48%
Fresh
45%
Floral shared
100%
45%
Fruity shared
66%
100%
Honey shared
91%
52%
Sweet shared
83%
71%
64%
60%
Powdery shared
60%
44%
55%
White Floral shared
54%
46%
51%
48%
45%

Performance

Fame Eau de Parfum Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fame Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its sweet and sensual profile, combined with generally moderate projection, makes it ideal for date nights where intimacy is key. While many enjoyed it for evening wear and cooler weather, its potential for a heavy impression means a lighter hand is needed for office or casual settings.

Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
83%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, Honey accords and Jasmine, Honey notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fame Eau de Parfum
Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
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