Forbidden Apple Croque Moi by Chris Collins is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men, launched in 2025. Created by perfumer Alexis Grugeon, Forbidden Apple Croque Moi is a warm and tempting interpretation of the forbidden fruit, combining crisp red apple, strawberry, brown sugar, boozy rum, cinnamon, and pomegranate with rich vanilla and aromatic woods.

Inspired by the Garden of Eden and the temptation of the apple, the fragrance plays with contrasts—fresh yet decadent, fruity yet spicy, and sweet yet grounded by earthy woods.

The fragrance opens with a mouthwatering combination of red apple, brown sugar, strawberry, and pink pepper. Red apple provides a crisp, juicy centerpiece, while strawberry adds a ripe red-fruit sweetness. Brown sugar gives the fruit a warm, caramelized quality, and pink pepper introduces a sparkling spice that keeps the opening vibrant.

As Forbidden Apple Croque Moi develops, white rum and cinnamon bring warmth and a boozy gourmand character to the heart. Pomegranate adds a tart, juicy fruitiness that cuts through the richer sweetness, while fenugreek contributes an unusual aromatic warmth with subtly spicy, nutty, and maple-like nuances.

The dry down becomes deeper and smoother with vanilla absolute providing a rich, creamy sweetness. Haitian vetiver introduces an earthy, dry, slightly smoky character, while fir adds an aromatic evergreen freshness. Together, the woods prevent the composition from becoming overly sugary and create a sophisticated contrast against the caramelized fruits and vanilla.

The result is an addictive apple-centered fruity gourmand—opening with crisp red apple coated in brown sugar and strawberry, developing into boozy rum, cinnamon, and tart pomegranate, then settling into rich vanilla surrounded by earthy vetiver and aromatic fir.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes:
Red Apple – crisp, juicy, and mouthwatering with a bright sweet-and-tart fruitiness
Brown Sugar – warm, rich, and caramelized, adding a deep gourmand sweetness to the apple
Strawberry – ripe, juicy, and sweet with a playful red-fruit character
Pink Pepper – sparkling, rosy, and gently spicy, bringing energy and contrast to the sweeter opening

Middle Notes:
White Rum – warm, boozy, and subtly sweet, giving the heart a rich cocktail-like character
Cinnamon – sweet, warming, and aromatic, enhancing the caramelized gourmand effect
Pomegranate – juicy, tart, and slightly tangy, providing brightness against the warmer notes
Fenugreek – warm, aromatic, and slightly nutty with spicy and maple-like nuances that add an unusual gourmand depth

Base Notes:
Vanilla Absolute – rich, creamy, and deeply sweet with a luxurious natural vanilla character
Haitian Vetiver – earthy, dry, woody, and subtly smoky, grounding the sweeter gourmand notes
Fir – fresh, aromatic, and evergreen-like, adding a crisp woody contrast to the vanilla and fruit

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