Royal Taboo
Aromatix X French AvenueEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Royal Taboo vs. Crimson
Is Royal Taboo better than Crimson?
Royal Taboo wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VanillaCardamomCinnamonBenzoin
warm spicyvanillaambersweetcinnamonaromatic
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The essentials
What's different between Royal Taboo and Crimson?
| Royal Taboo | Crimson | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Royal Taboo and Crimson smell?
Royal Taboo
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Amber
Sweet
Woody
Tobacco
Cinnamon
Powdery
Crimson
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Amber
Cinnamon
Soft Spicy
Sweet
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Royal Taboo and Crimson share?
Top
CardamomCinnamonAmberBenzoin
CinnamonPink PepperCardamom
Heart
TobaccoCashmere WoodHeliotropeJasmine
Patchouli
Base
Vanilla
BenzoinTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Royal Taboo or Crimson?
| Royal Taboo | Crimson | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Royal Taboo and Crimson?
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
Crimson commits. The drydown of benzoin and vanilla creates a persistent, intimate warmth that settles close to the skin, making a statement impossible to ignore.Crimson
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