Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum vs Forbidden Sugar Eau de Parfum

Black Vanilla

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2017	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

Forbidden Sugar

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Black Vanilla

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Forbidden Sugar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Divisive and misleadingly named, Black Vanilla is more 'Baby Powder Violet' than 'Dark Vanilla'. Expect a hefty dose of powdery floral notes with a vanilla undercurrent, rather than a rich gourmand. Not a safe blind buy, especially for men, despite its unisex billing.

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Our Verdict - Forbidden Sugar Eau de Parfum

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.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	6%
Floral	31%	26%
Fruity	20%	21%
Green	6%	8%
Sweet	38%	42%
Warm	4%	4%
Woody	1%	1%
Earthy	2%	1%
Animalic	12%	10%
Fresh	13%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Black Vanilla EdP

Forbidden Sugar EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Coconut 24% vs 14%

Bergamot 20% vs 16%

Only in Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Peach 28% Blackcurrant 27%

Only in Forbidden Sugar Eau de Parfum

Honey 29% Marshmallow 21% Redcurrant Leaf 19%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 30% vs 20%

Only in Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Violet 38% Rose 31%

Only in Forbidden Sugar Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 25% Caramel 19% Pear 18% Peach 17%

Shared Notes

Musk 40% vs 25%

Only in Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 60%

Only in Forbidden Sugar Eau de Parfum

Violet 31% Orange Blossom 23% Raspberry 21%

Accords

Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum Forbidden Sugar Eau de Parfum

100%

Vanilla

55%

63%

Sweet

100%

91%

Powdery

82%

78%

Fruity

67%

Honey

67%

60%

Violet Floral

58%

46%

White Floral

60%

58%

Musky

49%

56%

Floral

54%

52%

Coconut

Citrus

48%

46%

Rose

Vanilla shared

100%

55%

Sweet shared

63%

100%

Powdery shared

91%

82%

Fruity shared

78%

67%

Honey

67%

Violet Floral shared

60%

58%

White Floral shared

46%

60%

Musky shared

58%

49%

Floral shared

56%

54%

Coconut

52%

Citrus

48%

Rose

46%

Performance

Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum Forbidden Sugar Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its powdery and strong sillage makes it less ideal for a formal office setting where subtlety is key. The comforting, feminine-leaning profile, often described as 'clean' or 'soft', suits casual wear or dates, though its potency requires light application. It's too heavy for sport and lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Forbidden Sugar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

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.