Royal Taboo
Aromatix X French AvenueEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Royal Taboo vs. Carlisle
Is Royal Taboo better than Carlisle?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VanillaCardamomAmber
warm spicyvanillaambersweetwoodybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Royal Taboo and Carlisle?
| Royal Taboo | Carlisle | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Quentin Bisch |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Royal Taboo and Carlisle smell?
Royal Taboo
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Amber
Sweet
Woody
Tobacco
Cinnamon
Powdery
Carlisle
Vanilla
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Balsamic
Fruity
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Royal Taboo and Carlisle share?
Top
CardamomCinnamonAmberBenzoin
NutmegGreen AppleBergamotElemi resinSaffron
Heart
TobaccoCashmere WoodHeliotropeJasmine
Tonka BeanRoseOsmanthusDavanaMarine NotesMossViolet
Base
Vanilla
SandalwoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliVanillaCardamomMyrrhAmberWoods
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
HeliotropeJasmine
RoseOsmanthusViolet
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoin
Tonka BeanVanillaMyrrh
Spicy Notes
CardamomCinnamon
NutmegCardamomSaffron
Amber
Cashmere WoodAmber
Amber
Where they fit
When and where do Royal Taboo and Carlisle work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Royal Taboo or Carlisle?
| Royal Taboo | Carlisle | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Royal Taboo and Carlisle?
Some fragrances hint at complexity. Royal Taboo just brings it, bold, warm, and unapologetic. The cardamom stays throughout, which isn't for the shy, but if you want a fragrance with strong.Royal Taboo
Bold sweetness with a spicy kickback, tonka and vanilla carry the weight but saffron and davana keep it from tipping into dessert territory. It's warm without being heavy.Carlisle
The hunt
Where to buy Royal Taboo and Carlisle
| Royal Taboo | Carlisle | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 oz | — | $317.33ecosmetics |
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