Antica Forbidden: a darker fruity floral direction
Antica Forbidden by FAAN takes fruit and flowers towards a darker finish in a 100ml Eau de Parfum. Cherry and blood orange lead into tea, white flowers, coffee and woods.
If you enjoy sweetness with a drier contrast, this listed profile deserves attention. However, a cherry note alone does not make a perfume smell like dessert.
The ruby bottle and constellation carton match an evening mood. Meanwhile, its combination of fruit, tea and coffee gives you more to consider than presentation alone.
The opening: cherry and blood orange
First, cherry brings the fruity theme, while blood orange adds a citrus reference. The catalogue describes a ripe sweetness balanced by a tart edge.
That contrast makes the opening worth exploring if you enjoy fruit with brightness. However, the note list does not establish exactly how sweet the result will feel.
When testing Antica Forbidden, allow the fruit to develop before forming your final opinion. Then compare the opening with the later tea and wood direction.
For example, you may enjoy the cherry introduction but prefer a softer base. Following the whole fragrance helps you make that distinction.
The heart: white flowers with black tea
Next, jasmine and tuberose introduce a full floral heart. Black tea sits alongside them in the listed composition.
The catalogue describes the tea note as a drier counterpoint to the flowers. Therefore, this heart offers a different idea from a straightforward sugary fruit perfume.
With Antica Forbidden, consider whether you enjoy floral richness alongside that tea reference. A tester can help you assess the balance more clearly.
Meanwhile, resist assuming that the tea will dominate. Note pyramids identify themes, but they do not reveal the proportions of each accord.
The base: coffee, sandalwood and patchouli
Finally, coffee, sandalwood and patchouli form the base. The listing describes a roasted character supported by soft woods and earthy depth.
Coffee gives this composition an interesting contrast with its fruit opening. Meanwhile, sandalwood and patchouli add woody and earthy references for your shortlist.
If you usually choose very light citrus perfumes, Antica Forbidden may be a different direction to explore. However, that difference can be useful when building an evening fragrance wardrobe.
Antica Forbidden notes at a glance
The following table summarises our current catalogue notes. It makes the progression easy to compare without adding unverified ingredients or wear-time promises.
To learn more about the maker, visit FAAN’s official brand page. Then check Antica Forbidden for the exact edition and bottle presentation.
A fragrance note describes an olfactory idea rather than proving a particular ingredient is present. Therefore, use the table as a guide to character.
| Fragrance phase | Listed notes |
|---|---|
| Top notes | Cherry, Blood Orange |
| Heart notes | Jasmine, Black Tea, Tuberose |
| Base notes | Coffee, Sandalwood, Patchouli |
How to explore its evening style
For a styling suggestion, explore this fruit, tea and coffee profile for dinner or a cooler evening. Its listed darker base supports that mood.
However, you can enjoy Antica Forbidden during the day if that is your preference. Begin with a modest application in shared indoor spaces.
First, test the opening and let the perfume settle. Then decide whether the later coffee and woody character suits the occasion.
In addition, compare it with a favourite fragrance before gifting. Someone who enjoys cherry may still have different preferences about tuberose, tea or patchouli.
Choose your fragrance and compare the other four
Antica Forbidden is listed at Royal Oud as a 100ml Eau de Parfum for £39.99, checked on 6 November 2026. The latest price appears on the product page.
For personalised guidance, contact our team with the notes you enjoy. Also, read our shipping information and returns policy before choosing.
Have a look at the other four Antica perfumes as well. Try Antica Bella Vanilla for a creamy coconut and vanilla direction, or Antica Wildflower for caramel, flowers and amber.
Alternatively, explore Antica Swanlake for berries and florals, and Antica Show Me Love for quince, grapefruit and powdery musk. These contrasting profiles help you find a fragrance that fits your taste.
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