Police 2016 EDT

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Forbidden for Woman

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Police Forbidden for Woman is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. Forbidden for Woman opens with Almond Blossom, Lemon, and Almond, settles into a heart of Jasmin Sambac and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Police's Forbidden for Woman carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A love-it-or-hate-it gourmand with divisive 'plastic' notes but adored by many as an affordable, long-lasting almond-vanilla bomb, often compared to Dior's Hypnotic Poison.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Sweet
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Forbidden for Woman Eau de Toilette 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its long-lasting performance and strong sillage, coupled with its sweet, gourmand profile, make it less suitable for office or sport. It truly shines for dates and casual evening wear, particularly in colder months, due to its warm and inviting character.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

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 opens with a sweet, nutty embrace of almond blossom and bright lemon, quickly settling into a creamy, milky heart of jasmine sambac and rich, sticky caramel. The dry down is a warm, enveloping blend of vanilla and sandalwood, leaving a cozy, gourmand trail perfect for colder weather.

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