FORBIDDEN WORDS

Forbidden Words is a unisex eau de parfum by Sasva, the Indian artistic perfume house whose name means “excellent, praiseworthy” in Sanskrit. Its Urdu subtitle, Alfaaz-e-Mamnooah, means “forbidden words”: signed by Jordi Fernández, it is a warm, sensual tobacco oriental and one of the house's best-loved creations.

The Fragrance

Forbidden Words is the fragrance of the forbidden and the uninhibited: it smells of freedom, of the pleasure of indulging our deepest desires without asking permission. It tells of a love lived in whispers, made of glances and words that cannot be spoken, and translates it into a rich, enveloping trail that stays with you like a shared secret.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is smoky and lively: tobacco meets the pungent freshness of lime and the spicy spark of pink pepper. In the heart the fragrance becomes opulent, with vanilla wrapping a soft oud and the dry profile of cedarwood. In the base, amber, patchouli and leather build a warm, dark, sensual base with great longevity.

Who We Recommend Forbidden Words To

We recommend Forbidden Words to those who love tobacco and vanilla perfumes with a dark soul, and to anyone looking for an evening fragrance that leaves its mark. It is perfect in autumn and winter, for dinners, dates and important occasions. Unisex, it suits him and her.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Forbidden Words is one of those perfumes that, once tried, is hard to let go of: rich, rounded and built with a care you can feel at every stage. It is no coincidence that it is among the Sasva scents most appreciated by enthusiasts.

Similar Fragrances

• Dubai Meydan by The Spirit of Dubai shares tobacco, oud, leather, vanilla, patchouli and cedar, in a more aromatic, complex version with lavender, cinnamon and vetiver.
• Sareef by Kajal shares leather, oud, vanilla, patchouli, amber and cedar, in a drier, woodier key with nutmeg, cashmeran and vetiver.
• Sunset Colada by Devertere shares tobacco, oud, pink pepper, vanilla and patchouli, in a more tropical, gourmand interpretation with piña colada and rum.

FAQ

What does Forbidden Words mean?
The subtitle Alfaaz-e-Mamnooah means “forbidden words”: the fragrance celebrates what we desire but do not say, the pleasure of letting go.

Is Forbidden Words more masculine or feminine?
It is fully unisex: tobacco and leather make it assertive, vanilla and amber make it soft and sensual, and it works beautifully on both him and her.

Is there another version of Forbidden Words?
Yes, Sasva has also created Forbidden Words Bombay Gourmand, a more gourmand variation; this is the original 2022 version signed by Jordi Fernández.

How long does Forbidden Words last?
It has excellent longevity and an enveloping trail: the base of amber, patchouli and leather stays with the skin for many hours, from evening until the next morning on fabric.

Product Information

Brand

Sasva

Name

Forbidden Words

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

100 ml

Olfactory family

Oriental Tobacco

Launch year

2022

Made in

India