Fragrances inspired by L'Interdit Rouge Eau de Parfum
The original
L'Interdit Rouge
Givenchy
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
L'Interdit Rouge and Prohibit Rouge are near-identical takes on a spicy, creamy white floral.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Ginger, Blood Orange, Jasmine
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Prohibit Rouge when
You're on a budget and want a similar scent.
Our verdict
While both share a similar DNA, L'Interdit Rouge leans into a creamy, spicy, white floral profile with cacao, whereas Rouge Addiction has a bolder, more challenging character that some find addictive...
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Ginger, Blood Orange, Jasmine
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose L'Intense Rouge Addiction when
You enjoy bold, challenging, and unique fragrances.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 10 notes, including Ginger, Blood Orange, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds orange blossom and vanilla
Our verdict
L'Interdit Rouge by Givenchy and Awaan by Lattafa both offer sweet white floral and warm spicy accords, yet they diverge significantly in their olfactory profiles.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Jasmine, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds bergamot and musk, drops blood orange and ginger
Choose Awaan when
Enjoy unisex, adventurous scents.
Our verdict
L'Interdit Rouge by Givenchy and Ramz Lattafa (Gold) by Lattafa diverge mainly in their target audiences and olfactory experiences.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Jasmine, Patchouli, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds apple and blackcurrant, drops blood orange and ginger
Choose Ramz Lattafa (Gold) when
Want a budget-friendly option.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Pimento Leaf, Blood Orange, Sandalwood
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Ginger, Blood Orange, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds allspice and musk, drops pimento leaf
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Vetiver, Jasmine, Tuberose
The main difference
Adds pimento leaf, drops chili 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.