Forbidden

Forbidden by House of Matriarch is an extraordinarily evocative and boundary-pushing fragrance that unfolds like a spell in a primordial forest. It opens with a striking blend of absinthe, cannabis, wormwood, and green herbal notes—earthy, medicinal, and slightly narcotic—before revealing a complex tuberose heart. The tuberose is not sweet or traditional; instead, it is rendered with a raw, medicinal, almost incense-like quality, intertwined with papyrus, soil tincture, and mushrooms. The result is a profoundly earthy, non-bourgeois floral that feels both forbidden and ritualistic. On some skin chemistries, it lingers for over ten hours with an intimate, skin-scent sillage, leaving a quiet, haunting trail. Others report moderate longevity. It's clearly designed to be worn at night or in private settings—garden parties, strolls through mossy woods, or moments of personal transformation. While the sillage is modest and the projection gentle, the depth and presence are unmistakable.