Coty 2006 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Desperate Housewives Forbidden Fruit

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Coty Desperate Housewives Forbidden Fruit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. Desperate Housewives Forbidden Fruit opens with Orange Blossom, Apple, and Peach, settles into a heart of Wisteria, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Coty's Desperate Housewives Forbidden Fruit carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Don't let the cheesy name fool you: this budget-friendly scent punches above its weight, delivering a surprisingly pleasant fruity-floral experience that’s a safe, everyday win.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Feminine
  • Sweet
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Desperate Housewives 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a clean, inoffensive scent profile, make it highly suitable for casual wear and the office. While some find it romantic, it lacks the boldness or depth often preferred for formal events or high-energy sports.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Forbidden Fruit opens with a sweet, juicy burst of apple and peach, tempered by a soft orange blossom. As it settles, a lush bouquet of wisteria, jasmine, lily, and ylang-ylang takes centre stage, creating a clean, feminine heart. The dry-down offers a comforting blend of creamy vanilla, tonka bean, and warm sandalwood, grounded by a subtle cedar, making for a smooth, inviting finish.

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