Tabu
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Side by side
Tabu vs. Magnolia
Is Tabu better than Magnolia?
Tabu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
muskycitrus
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 Magnolia?
| Tabu | Magnolia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1932 | 2016 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Carles | — |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Tabu and Magnolia smell?
Tabu
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Magnolia
Floral
Citrus
White Floral
Green
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Tabu and Magnolia share?
Top
BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
Green NotesCitruses
Heart
CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
Magnolia
Base
AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
Musky NotesWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Tabu or Magnolia?
| Tabu | Magnolia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Tabu and Magnolia?
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
Some white florals scream. Magnolia does not. It is the one that catches you off guard, creamy and delicate, like you have pressed your nose right into actual petals.Magnolia
The hunt
Where to buy Tabu and Magnolia
| Tabu | Magnolia | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 oz | $12.95fragranceshop | — |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.
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