Forbidden Games

Forbidden Games, a Fruity Floral Chypre

By Kilian Forbidden Games is a warm fruity floral chypre. Our version keeps that feel, opening with peach, apple, plum, and cinnamon before a Bulgarian rose, jasmine, and geranium heart settles over honey, vanilla, and opoponax.

The Story Behind the Scent

By Kilian built Forbidden Games as a warm, seductive fruity floral, all juicy fruit and soft spice with a honeyed base. The idea was a refined, tempting elegance.

That warm richness is its appeal. The peach and apple keep it juicy, the rose and cinnamon add a spiced floral warmth, and the honey and opoponax give it a soft, resinous depth. Our interpretation follows that same elegant path.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is a niche scent. Here is how our version compares.

Who It’s For

This is for anyone who loves warm, fruity, refined florals. Rich and feminine, it works day or night and suits cooler weather.

Notes

Top notes: Peach, Apple, Plum, Cinnamon

Heart notes: Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Geranium

Base notes: Honey, Vanilla, Opoponax

How it Smells

It opens juicy and warm, with peach, apple, plum, and a touch of cinnamon.

The heart is soft and spiced, with Bulgarian rose, jasmine, and geranium.

The base is warm and resinous, with honey, vanilla, and opoponax giving a lasting finish.

Common Questions

What does Forbidden Games smell like?

It is a fruity floral chypre. Peach and apple open it, rose and cinnamon fill the heart, and a honeyed vanilla and opoponax base rounds it off.

Is this the same as the By Kilian original?

No. This is our own interpretation made to capture the feel of the original. It is not produced by or affiliated with By Kilian.

How long does it last?

Built at up to 40% perfume oil, it is long lasting while keeping its warm character.

What size is the bottle?

Every bottle is 50ml, made in the EU as an eau de parfum concentration.

Is it for men or women?

It leans feminine, though its warm, fruity character has broad appeal.

When should I wear it?

It is at its best in autumn and winter and for evenings.

Disclaimer

By Kilian and Forbidden Games are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to By Kilian in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.