Aromatix X French Avenue 2025 EDP

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Forbidden Fruit

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Aromatix X French Avenue Forbidden Fruit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025. Forbidden Fruit opens with Bergamot, Blood Orange, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Red Apple, Lime, Rose, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Aromatix X French Avenue's Forbidden Fruit carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one is a divisive fruit bomb - folks either absolutely love its sweet, playful nature, or find it far too saccharine and leans a bit too feminine. If you're into syrupy, almost gummy bear-like fragrances that project, you're in for a treat; otherwise, approach with caution.
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  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Modern
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Forbidden Fruit Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong projection and very sweet, fruity profile make it less suitable for office or formal settings where subtlety is preferred. However, its 'notice me' vibe and delicious fruity character are perfect for dates and casual outings, especially in cooler weather where it won't be cloying.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), WATER (AQUA), CITRAL, EUGENOL, CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LIMONENE.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Forbidden Fruit opens with a juicy burst of blood orange and bergamot, spiced up by cardamom, creating a vibrant, zesty introduction. As it settles, a sweet, succulent core of red apple and peach emerges, intertwined with delicate rose, giving a rich, almost candy-like fruitiness. The dry down is a warm, enveloping embrace of vanilla, amber, cedar and sandalwood, grounding the playful fruit with a smooth, balsamic undertone that lingers on the skin.

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