Tabu
DanaCologne1932
Side by side
Tabu vs. Passion
Is Tabu better than Passion?
Passion wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotJasmineCivetYlang-YlangMuskCorianderPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmoss
warm spicyamberwoodymuskypowderyanimalicearthy
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 Tabu and Passion?
| Tabu | Passion | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Parfum |
| Launched | 1932 | 1988 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Carles | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Tabu and Passion smell?
Tabu
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Passion
Woody
Sweet
White Floral
Powdery
Caramel
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Tabu and Passion share?
Top
BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
JasmineAldehydesCaramelBergamotFruity NotesYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyCorianderPearArtemisia
Heart
CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
Powdery NotesSpicy NotesMuskTuberoseHoneyPatchouliOrris RootHeliotropeRose
Base
AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
IncenseFrankincenseSugarCivetSandalwoodVanillaCedarwoodLeatherOakmossCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineYlang-YlangNarcissus
JasmineYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyTuberoseHeliotropeRose
Citric Notes
BergamotOrangeNeroli
Bergamot
Spicy Notes
CloveCoriander
Spicy NotesCoriander
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
SandalwoodCedarwood
Animalic Notes
Civet
CivetLeather
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Musk
Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Tabu and Passion work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Tabu or Passion?
| Tabu | Passion | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Tabu and Passion?
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 sweetness leans in and owns it. This isn't for the restrained or subtle, it's for someone who wants a fragrance that announces itself without apology. Warmth that builds over hours, not minutes.Passion
The hunt
Where to buy Tabu and Passion
| Tabu | Passion | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 75 ml | $12.95fragranceshop · 2.3 oz | $22.39fragrancenet · 75ml |
| 4 oz | — | $14.95fragranceshop |
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