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Givenchy L'Interdit opens with pear and bergamot and settles into patchouli, vetiver and vanilla. If you like it and want something in the same spirit, whether for variety, a different price or another season, these are the closest matches in our catalog.

None of them is a copy. Each one shares part of the character of L'Interdit and takes it somewhere slightly different, which is what makes them worth trying.

How we picked. We compared every fragrance in our catalog with L'Interdit by olfactory family, shared notes, style, best seasons and intensity, and kept the 6 closest. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.

  1. Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
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    Yves Saint Laurent

    Black Opium

    $130 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand

    Black coffee, vanilla and white flowers: a shot of night-time adrenaline, sweet and addictive.

    Shares with L'Interdit: Pear, Orange blossom, Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Pink pepper, Coffee, Vanilla, Patchouli
    Style:
    Seductive, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  2. La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
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    Lancôme

    La Vie Est Belle

    $140 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand

    Iris and praline in a crystal smile. A sweet, enveloping floral gourmand with a trail that leaves a mark.

    Shares with L'Interdit: Pear, Jasmine, Orange blossom, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Blackcurrant, Pear, Iris, Praline, Vanilla
    Style:
    Romantic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
  3. Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
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    Yves Saint Laurent

    Libre

    $145 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    French lavender and Moroccan orange blossom with vanilla. A floral with a masculine structure: free, powerful and sensual.

    Shares with L'Interdit: Orange blossom, Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Lavender, Mandarin, Orange blossom, Vanilla, Musk
    Style:
    Seductive, Elegant, Urban
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  4. Paradoxe by Prada
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    Prada

    Paradoxe

    $145 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Luminous neroli, amber and white musk in a triangular bottle. A clean, contemporary floral.

    Shares with L'Interdit: Pear, Bergamot, Orange blossom, Jasmine.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Mandarin, Neroli, Amber, Musk
    Style:
    Elegant, Romantic, Urban
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
  5. Obsession by Calvin Klein
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    Calvin Klein

    Obsession

    $62 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Amber

    Dense amber, spices and incense in the bold style of the eighties. Rich, warm and impossible to ignore.

    Shares with L'Interdit: Bergamot, Jasmine, Orange blossom, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Mandarin, Bergamot, Spices, Amber, Incense
    Style:
    Seductive, Mysterious, Classic
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  6. Donna Born in Roma by Valentino
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    Valentino

    Donna Born in Roma

    $130 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Jasmine and bourbon vanilla in a studded bottle. Roman haute couture with street attitude.

    Shares with L'Interdit: Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Blackcurrant, Pink pepper, Jasmine, Vanilla, Cashmere wood
    Style:
    Seductive, Urban, Romantic
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong

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Frequently asked questions

What does Givenchy L'Interdit smell like?

Luminous white flowers against a dark base of patchouli and vetiver. The thrill of the forbidden.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Givenchy L'Interdit?

L'Interdit has a typical price of $130. The fragrances on this page range from $62 to $145, so check the price shown next to each one.

How do I know which one I will like?

Look at the notes each one shares with the original and at its style. If possible, try a sample or a tester before buying a full bottle, because a fragrance smells different on each person.

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