Fragrances inspired by Sugar Extrait
The original
Sugar
Franck Boclet
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Both Sugar and Forbidden Sugar chase a similar sugary dream, but Forbidden Sugar dials down the divisive soapy edge that plagues Franck Boclet's creation.
What they share
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Violet, Peach
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Forbidden Sugar when
You prefer a smoother, more balanced sweetness.
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Violet, Peach
The main difference
Without bergamot and pear
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Jasmine, Violet, Peach
The main difference
Adds rose, drops caramel and honey
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Peach, Musk, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds apricot and rose, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Jasmine, Coconut, Musk
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops bergamot and caramel
What they share
Shares 7 of its 15 notes, including Jasmine, Peach, Caramel
The main difference
Adds amber and litchi, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine, Peach, Musk
The main difference
Adds patchouli and rose, drops blackcurrant and caramel
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Peach, Musk
The main difference
Adds orange and praline, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Franck Boclet. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.