Fragrances inspired by L'Interdit Eau de Parfum
The original
L'Interdit
Givenchy
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share a similar DNA, L'Interdit leans into a sophisticated blend of white florals with dark, woody undertones, offering a complex and refined experience.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Pear, Bergamot, Tuberose
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose L'Intrude when
You want a super affordable L'Interdit alternative.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Pear, Bergamot, Tuberose
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Pear, Bergamot, Tuberose
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
L'Interdit and Prohibit Intense share a striking resemblance, but L'Interdit distinguishes itself with superior complexity and depth.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Pear, Bergamot, Tuberose
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Prohibit Intense when
You're seeking a budget-friendly alternative.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds black cherry and orchid, drops ambroxan and orange blossom
What they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Tuberose, Jasmine
The main difference
Without ambroxan and pear
Our verdict
L'Interdit and Fakhar Rose share a white floral DNA, but diverge in execution.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 15 notes, including Tuberose, Jasmine, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and fruity notes, drops bergamot and orange blossom
Choose Fakhar Rose when
You want a budget-friendly option.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and patchouli, drops amber and musk
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 Givenchy. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.