Tabu
DanaCologne1932
Side by side
Tabu vs. Lotion Pompeia
Tabu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Tabu | Lotion Pompeia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Lotion |
| Launched | 1932 | 1907 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Carles | Jacques Rouche, Georges Darzens |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Tabu
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Lotion Pompeia
Aromatic
Rose
Patchouli
Fresh
Earthy
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
GeraniumLavenderLemon
Heart
CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
JasmineRoseYlang-YlangIris
Base
AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
Patchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Tabu | Lotion Pompeia | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Here's the thing about a 1907 chypre: it doesn't perform for you. It simply is. The patchouli is the point, not a footnote. The fragrance operates on its own terms.Lotion Pompeia
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Tabu | Lotion Pompeia | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 oz | $12.95fragranceshop | — |
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