Darkness
Black Phoenix Alchemy LabOil (impression: concentrated)2004
Side by side
Darkness vs. Tabu
Tabu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Darkness | Tabu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Oil (impression: concentrated) | Cologne |
| Launched | 2004 | 1932 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Elizabeth Moriarty Barrial | Jean Carles |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Darkness
Floral
Balsamic
Yellow Floral
Sweet
Amber
Green
Aromatic
Powdery
Tabu
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
Heart—
CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
Base
MyrrhOpiumNarcissus
AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Darkness | Tabu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Built for the hour after the last yes. The smoke doesn't clear. The florals don't soften. Darkness just deepens, resin settling into skin like a second truth.Darkness
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
| Darkness | Tabu | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 oz | — | $12.95fragranceshop |
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