Forbidden Games

Forbidden Games

Forbidden Games opens with a burst of honeyed peach, apple and plum dusted in cinnamon, then sinks into a plush heart of rose, jasmine and bourbon geranium before drying down to a smooth, resin‑tinted veil of vanilla, honey and opoponax that clings to the skin like a forbidden embrace.

Scent Development and Character

A lush floral fruity gourmand built around honey‑drenched peach dusted with cinnamon, brightened by apple and plum, and woven into a heart of Bulgarian rose, jasmine and bourbon geranium over a soft, resinous base of vanilla, honey and opoponax.

Who It Is For and When to Wear It

A decadent, fruit‑laden gourmand best suited to evening wear, dates and festive occasions. The rich sweetness and honeyed vanilla make it ideal in cooler weather or climate‑controlled indoor settings; in summer, lighter application works for nights out. Particularly suited to autumn and winter thanks to its dense sweetness and warm spices, but with controlled application it can also work for cool spring evenings. Sillage is Moderate to strong sillage; the juicy fruits and honeyed vanilla project clearly around the wearer without becoming overwhelming when applied with restraint. Longevity is Long-lasting, often remaining noticeable on skin for 8–10 hours, with the honey‑vanilla base lingering into the next day on clothing.

Perfumer and Bottle

Released in 2012, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Calice Becker. Rectangular Kilian Paris glass bottle in deep glossy black lacquer with vertical ridges on the sides and a flat front and back panel, fitted with a metallic cap. In the current The Narcotics reissue, the bottle carries a stylized floral motif plaque; earlier editions in the In the Garden of Good & Evil collection used a more minimalist shield-like front plate. Juice is not visible through the opaque finish.