Tabu
DanaCologne1932
Side by side
Tabu vs. Woman
Tabu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Tabu | Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1932 | 1976 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Carles | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Tabu
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Woman
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Yellow Floral
Soft Spicy
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
PearGardeniaBlackcurrant Leaf
Heart
CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
Woody NotesSpicy NotesCorianderAmberNutmegYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerOrange Blossom
Base
AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
VanillaCashmere WoodMuskSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Tabu | Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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 vanilla is the point. Not the flashy kind, the kind that sits close and warm, like a thumbprint on a cashmere sleeve. Pear and gardenia give it a modern, dewy opening.Woman
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Tabu | Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 oz | $12.95fragranceshop | — |
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