Forbidden Love

★★★★☆Editorial rating 4.1/5 · How we rateEau de Parfum · 100 ml

Forbidden Love by Maison Alhambra plays with sweet, dessert-like accents and a soft, rounded richness. Cherry, black cherry and bitter almond in the opening; plum, Turkish rose and jasmine at the heart; vanilla, tonka bean and cinnamon in the base. With strong sillage and 7–9 h longevity, it shines best in the evening and in winter. Sweet, but with character: not just sugar.

Fragrance family
Amber
Longevity
7–9 h
Sillage
Strong
For
Unisex
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The fragrance pyramid

How Forbidden Love unfolds on the skin

A perfume evolves on the skin, from the first spray to hours later. Here is what to expect from Forbidden Love at each stage.

Top notes
0–15 min
CherryBlack CherryBitter Almond
Heart notes
15 min – 2 h
PlumTurkish RoseJasmine
Base notes
2 h onwards
VanillaTonka BeanCinnamonSandalwood

A good match if…

✦you like sweet and gourmand fragrances
✦notes such as cherry and vanilla appeal to you
✦you want a fragrance to wear in the evening, especially in winter
✦strong sillage and 7–9 h longevity matter to you
Our rating

How we rate Forbidden Love

Our editorial rating summarises the fragrance profile, versatility, performance and how well-known a scent is. These are the facts it is based on:

  • Scent profileSweet and gourmand
  • Longevity7–9 h
  • SillageStrong
  • Versatilityin the evening, on special occasions
  • ConcentrationEau de Parfum · 100 ml

All facts come from the documented fragrance profile. How we turn them into a rating is explained in How we rate.

We do not have user reviews for Forbidden Love yet. We never invent reviews and do not copy them from other sites.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Forbidden Love

How long does Forbidden Love last?

Forbidden Love lasts about 7–9 h on the skin. Its sillage is strong; longevity can vary with skin type, how much you apply and the weather.

What are the notes of Forbidden Love?

Forbidden Love opens with cherry, black cherry and bitter almond, followed by plum, Turkish rose and jasmine at the heart, and settles on vanilla, tonka bean and cinnamon in the base. The overall character is sweet and gourmand.

Which season suits Forbidden Love?

Forbidden Love shines best in winter. It is mainly worn in the evening, in line with its scent profile.

Is Forbidden Love a day or an evening fragrance?

Forbidden Love is more of an evening fragrance. This reflects its sillage, longevity and place in the amber fragrance family.

Where can I buy Forbidden Love?

Forbidden Love is available at amazon.co.uk. Prices change daily, so check the current price directly in the shop.

Which fragrances are similar to Forbidden Love?

Lovely Cherie (Maison Alhambra) and Lost Cherry (Tom Ford) are similar in character. We select them by shared notes, scent direction and fragrance family.

Sweet and gourmand