Tabu
DanaCologne1932
Side by side
Tabu vs. Roja Haute Luxe
Is Tabu better than Roja Haute Luxe?
Tabu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
AmberBergamotBenzoinJasmineYlang-YlangCedarwoodVetiver
warm spicyamberwoodypowderyyellow floralearthy
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 Roja Haute Luxe?
| Tabu | Roja Haute Luxe | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1932 | 2013 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean Carles | Roja Dove |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Tabu and Roja Haute Luxe smell?
Tabu
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Roja Haute Luxe
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Powdery
Yellow Floral
Vanilla
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Tabu and Roja Haute Luxe share?
Top
BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
Bergamot
Heart
CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
Ylang-YlangJasmineRose.
Base
AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
BenzoinVanillaCedarwoodVetiverIrisAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineYlang-YlangNarcissus
Ylang-YlangJasmineRose.Iris
Citric Notes
BergamotOrangeNeroli
Bergamot
Green Notes
CloverVetiver
Vetiver
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
BenzoinVanilla
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Cedarwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Where they fit
When and where do Tabu and Roja Haute Luxe work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Tabu or Roja Haute Luxe?
| Tabu | Roja Haute Luxe | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Tabu and Roja Haute Luxe?
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
Haute Luxe doesn't negotiate, it simply arrives and stays, which is exactly the point. Rare materials went into this, selected for their ability to create something that endures.Roja Haute Luxe
The hunt
Where to buy Tabu and Roja Haute Luxe
| Tabu | Roja Haute Luxe | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 oz | $12.95fragranceshop | — |
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