The one match we list is Dua Fragrances The Forbidden White Flowers, from $35. Nobody has scored it for us yet, so we show no numbers.
Every pairing shows where it comes from and how far we trust it.
Dua's positioning quotes the parent directly: 'Inspiration: the bold and hypnotic L'Interdit Rouge Ultime by Givenchy.' Same orange blossom + jasmine + tuberose opening with the signature tobacco-patchouli-ambroxan base. Notes overlap closely with the parent's published list.
What is missing: any report of how close it smells or how long it lasts. We would rather show no score than invent one.
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L'Interdit Rouge Ultime has one match so far. These are the closest scents by shared notes that have several.
Opens with a soft, slightly bitter almond that quickly pulls iris forward — cool, powdery, faintly rooty. The heart is where it commits: iris and patchouli lock together into a dark, earthy powder that smells expensive without being fussy. Vanilla and oud deepen the dry-down into something resinous and skin-warm, while musk keeps it close rather than broadcasting. Projection is moderate; sillage lingers as a quietly smoky, sweetened wood trail rather than a loud statement. — Best worn in autumn and winter evenings by anyone who wants dark-gourmand depth without tipping into dessert territory.
The closest match we list, Dua Fragrances The Forbidden White Flowers, isn't community-scored yet — so we can't put a number on how close it gets. The original stays the reference here; if you'd rather try the budget take first, Dua Fragrances The Forbidden White Flowers runs $35–$65.
The top dupe of Givenchy's L'Interdit Rouge Ultime is The Forbidden White Flowers by Dua Fragrances. It isn't community-scored yet — more on the way as community evidence accumulates. At $35, it's a budget alternative to the $189 original — saving roughly $154 per bottle. It's the only dupe of L'Interdit Rouge Ultime we list so far, with more on the way as community evidence accumulates.
The most-cited dupe for L'Interdit Rouge Ultime is The Forbidden White Flowers by Dua Fragrances. It is not community-scored yet, so we do not list an accuracy or longevity number for it — treat it as an untested budget take rather than a verified match.
L'Interdit Rouge Ultime by Givenchy is a oriental/woody/gourmand scent built on almond, iris, patchouli, vanilla, musk, oud. Those notes define its character — browse any of them above to find fragrances that share the same profile.
The closest scents to L'Interdit Rouge Ultime by shared notes are Givenchy L'Interdit Rouge, Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo, Montale Intense Café. See the full "similar fragrances" list below — each is ranked by how many notes it shares with L'Interdit Rouge Ultime.
Dupes are rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores come from owner reports on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones and Fragrantica, and each is marked community-scored, provisional or not scored. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
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