Forbidden Sugar
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2024 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Island Bliss
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent, where its intense sweetness and unique character either hit just right or miss by a mile. It is a sugary monster that isn't for the faint of heart, or nose.
This is a fiercely divisive fragrance. Some will find it a delightful tropical escape with creamy coconut and berries, whilst others will recoil, describing it as an air freshener or even sour. It's a bold, shapeshifting scent, so definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 1% |
| Floral | 26% | 14% |
| Fruity | 21% | 22% |
| Green | 8% | 12% |
| Sweet | 42% | 40% |
| Warm | 4% | 5% |
| Woody | 1% | 1% |
| Earthy | 1% | 3% |
| Animalic | 10% | 8% |
| Fresh | 14% | 16% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong, dense, and potentially cloying nature, Forbidden Sugar is best suited for cooler weather and intimate settings like a date night. It's too overwhelming for an office or formal environment, and its sweetness makes it unsuitable for casual daytime wear in warmer conditions, let alone sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its strong sillage and tropical, sweet character make it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, its perceived 'airy' and 'watery' qualities, along with mentions of gym wear, boost its casual and sport appeal, making it ideal for relaxed summer days.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Sweet, White Floral accords and Coconut, Orange Blossom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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