Lancôme Forbidden Rose dupe — cheaper alternatives

Lancôme Forbidden Rose: released in 2025, fruity, woody and patchouli, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Lancôme Forbidden Rose dupe?

The closest Lancôme Forbidden Rose dupe we found is Mancera Fig Extasy — 80% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $165 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Lancôme Forbidden Rose dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Lancôme Forbidden RoseProjection
1Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Fresh Fig81%about $80 (−52%)6h vs 5h5/10
2Mancera Fig Extasy80%about $90 (−45%)7h vs 5h8/10
3Mancera Lovely Garden77%about $85 (−48%)7h vs 5h8/10
4Goutal Rose Pompon Eau de Parfum77%about $160 (−3%)6h vs 5h7/10
5Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '6875%about $25 (−85%)4h vs 5h5/10
  1. Mancera Fig Extasy — 80% scent match

    A richer, woodier take on the fruit-forward sweetness of Lancôme Forbidden Rose with a powerful woody base.

    It shares its woody, amber and sweet accords with Lancôme Forbidden Rose, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,088 community ratings.

  2. Mancera Lovely Garden — 77% scent match

    Brings a similar sweet and floral aura reminiscent of the romantic rose facets in Lancôme Forbidden Rose.

    It shares its rose, sweet and warm spicy accords with Lancôme Forbidden Rose, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 315 community ratings.

  3. Goutal Rose Pompon Eau de Parfum — 77% scent match

    Plays in the same sweet rose territory as Lancôme Forbidden Rose, offering an airy and fruity floral blend.

    It shares its rose, fruity and sweet accords with Lancôme Forbidden Rose, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 188 community ratings.

  4. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '68 — 75% scent match

    Captures the cheerful fruity-floral sweetness central to the experience of Lancôme Forbidden Rose.

    It shares its fruity accords with Lancôme Forbidden Rose, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 5,249 community ratings.

  5. Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Fresh Fig — 81% scent match — discontinued

    Shares the prominent sweet fig profile found in Lancôme Forbidden Rose, though leaning slightly creamier.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and woody accords with Lancôme Forbidden Rose, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 175 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Lancôme Forbidden Rose dupe is cheapest?

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '68, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Lancôme Forbidden Rose.

Which Lancôme Forbidden Rose dupe lasts longest?

Mancera Lovely Garden, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Lancôme Forbidden Rose.

Which Lancôme Forbidden Rose dupe is closest to the original?

Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Fresh Fig, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Lancôme Forbidden Rose dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Fresh Fig saves you about $125 a year against Lancôme Forbidden Rose. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Lancôme Forbidden Rose dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mancera Lovely Garden comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-22.