Lancôme 2025 EDT

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Forbidden Rose

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Lancôme Forbidden Rose is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Forbidden Rose opens with Rose and Fig, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. Lancôme's Forbidden Rose carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. An elegant, clean rose-fig that's adored by some for its addictive dry down, but others find its legendary staying power absolutely punishing. You'll either love it or feel haunted by it.
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  • Bold
  • Calm
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
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Forbidden Rose Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fig56%
Rose44%
Baseas listed
Patchouli58%
Amber42%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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
Also Works:
Office Formal

While some find it office-safe due to its clean character, its powerful projection and extreme longevity make it a bit much for close quarters. It's better suited for evenings or casual wear where its presence can be appreciated without overwhelming. It's a bit too strong for formal events and far too rich for sport.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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 Rose opens with a vibrant, almost green burst of fresh rose petals intertwined with the juicy, slightly sweet tang of fig. This initial freshness slowly mellows, allowing a woody depth to emerge, underpinned by the earthy, grounding scent of patchouli. The base settles into a warm, inviting amber, providing a velvety finish that lingers for an age.

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