Forbidden Rose

Forbidden Rose, a 2025 release from Lancôme created by Fabrice Pellegrin, is above all a green fragrance, with rose, wood and amber in supporting roles. It is shared and worn by anyone.

Fig gives it much of that green character: the milky, leafy, slightly sappy smell of a fig tree in summer rather than the sweet fruit alone. Grasse rose sits at the heart, bringing a fresh, velvety, slightly honeyed petal note that softens the green edge. Underneath, patchouli adds an earthy, woody depth with a faint dark sweetness, and amber gives a warm, glowing finish that holds the rose close to skin.

The result is a rose that feels modern and outdoorsy rather than romantic and powdery, like a garden after rain with fig leaves crushed underfoot. It suits spring and early autumn, daytime and relaxed evenings, and appeals to those who find classic rose scents too sweet and want one with a green, earthy twist.

Forbidden Rose — unisex fragrance by Lancôme (released 2025). Notes: Amber, Fig, Grasse Rose, Patchouli, Rose. — Parfica open fragrance database