Śasva 2024 EDP

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Forbidden Words Bombay Gourmand

by Luca Maffei

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Śasva Forbidden Words Bombay Gourmand is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Luca Maffei. Forbidden Words Bombay Gourmand opens with Almond Blossom, Orange, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Śasva's Forbidden Words Bombay Gourmand carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This isn't your average sweetie; it's a bold, confident oud-gourmand that's definitely polarising. Some find it intoxicatingly sexy and unique, while others are put off by the earthy, challenging oud. It's a statement, not a stealth scent.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Gourmand
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Forbidden Words Bombay Gourmand Eau de Parfum 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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and bold character, this perfume is too much for an everyday office or casual setting. It truly shines for date nights or formal events where making a memorable, sophisticated statement is the goal. Reviewers consistently note its 'making an entrance' quality.

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

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

Opens with a potent, dramatic blast of oud, softened by hints of sweet orange and the delicate green almond blossom. As it settles, a warm, rich caramel-vanilla sweetness emerges, mingling with a deep rose. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of earthy patchouli, resinous labdanum, and warm cedar, creating a grown-up oriental depth that belies its 'gourmand' label. This is less patisserie, more velvet lounge.

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