Goth Veil vs Forbidden Sweet
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Forbidden Sweet takes 4 of 4 categories.
Goth VeilChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Forbidden SweetChoose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Goth Veil0/4
Forbidden Sweet4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Forbidden Sweet
- Sillage & projection
- Forbidden Sweet
- Value for money
- Forbidden Sweet
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forbidden Sweet
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Goth VeilKevin SchepisForbidden SweetDOUCÉ ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.36/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
43%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
21%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForbidden Sweet
SillageForbidden Sweet
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForbidden SweetBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
warm spicy92%
soft spicy84%
powdery77%
lactonic69%
musky61%
sweet100%
lactonic90%
nutty80%
vanilla70%
white floral60%
almond50%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and lactonic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AniseBourbon PepperRice
Heart
CorianderPink PeonyOrange BlossomRoasted Coffee Beans
Base
CaramelMilkWhite MuskVanillaSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
Orange BlossomAlmond Milk
Heart3-4 hrs
CardamomPralineMilk
Base8-12 hrs
HorchataVanillaCaramel
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Caramel, Milk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Forbidden Sweet, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,096
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,577
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerForbidden SweetHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGoth Veil by Kevin Schepis introduces an unusual mix of spicy anise and rice. It settles into a heart of roasted coffee and pink peony, creating a distinctly sweet, lactonic base. This floral fragrance works well for those who prefer their scents with a sharp, gourmand bite, especially during cooler autumn evenings or…
Reviews →Forbidden Sweet by DOUCÉ Parfums is an indulgent gourmand scent that smells like stepping into a cozy kitchen brewing spiced horchata and sweet almond milk. The opening greets you with clean orange blossom swirled into creamy almond cream and a splash of sweet rum. As it settles on your skin, a heart of crushed pralin…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Goth Veil or Forbidden Sweet?
Forbidden Sweet takes 4 of 4 categories. Goth Veil is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Forbidden Sweet is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Goth Veil for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Forbidden Sweet for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Goth Veil or Forbidden Sweet?
Forbidden Sweet lasts longest (Forbidden Sweet 100/100, Goth Veil 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Goth Veil or Forbidden Sweet?
Forbidden Sweet projects furthest (Forbidden Sweet 100/100, Goth Veil 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Goth Veil and Forbidden Sweet smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and lactonic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Caramel, Milk and Vanilla.
Is Goth Veil or Forbidden Sweet better for summer or winter?
Goth Veil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Goth Veil and Forbidden Sweet?
Goth Veil has top notes of Anise, Bourbon Pepper and Rice, heart notes of Coriander, Pink Peony, Orange Blossom and Roasted Coffee Beans, a base of Caramel, Milk, White Musk and Vanilla. Forbidden Sweet has top notes of Orange Blossom and Almond Milk, heart notes of Cardamom, Praline and Milk, a base of Horchata, Vanilla and Caramel.
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