Scentedelic 2023

Forbidden Practice

OudIndianUnisexExtrait

Opens rich and resinous with Raspberry, Rose, Saffron, and Bergamot deepening into a smoky oud heart of Oud, Rose, Incense, and Geranium over a dark, woody base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, and Oud.

The bloodline

Ombre NomadeLouis VuittonModerate

This bottle carries the Ombre Nomade DNA. Shares 6 notes with the original.

agarwood oudincenseraspberryrosesaffrongeranium

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
evening
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Forbidden Practice bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

FloralGreenHoneyedAromaticResinousSweetWarmAnimalic

Longevity

11h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2023

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Forbidden Practice is widely considered inspired by Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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