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    Absinto vs. Tabu

    Moderately similar
    Tabu by Dana bottle

    Tabu

    Dana
    Cologne1932
    New comparison

    Tabu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Absinto vs. Tabu
    AbsintoTabu
    Concentration—Cologne
    Launched19871932
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerMagali LaraJean Carles
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Absinto

    Tuberose
    White Floral
    Anis
    Vanilla
    Soft Spicy
    Sweet
    Animalic
    Musky

    Tabu

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Musky
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Animalic
    Yellow Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Tuberose
    BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
    Heart
    Anise
    CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
    Base
    Vanilla
    AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Absinto vs. Tabu
    AbsintoTabu
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The name promises something sharp, green, a little dangerous. The reality is warmer, sweet anise softened by creamy vanilla, with tuberose arriving late and quiet.Absinto
    This cologne concentration means Tabu wears closer to the skin than its later EDT counterparts, but it never apologizes for its intentions. The civet and clove remain defiantly present.Tabu

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Absinto vs. Tabu
    AbsintoTabu
    2.3 oz—$12.95fragranceshop

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.