Tabu
DanaCologne1932
Side by side
Tabu vs. Shocking
Is Tabu better than Shocking?
Tabu peaks in fall, while Shocking belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
CloveAmberBergamotJasmineCivetYlang-YlangMuskPatchouliSandalwoodNarcissus
warm spicyamberwoodymuskypowderyanimalicyellow floral
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 Shocking?
| Tabu | Shocking | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Parfum |
| Launched | 1932 | 1937 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Carles | Jean Carles |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Tabu and Shocking smell?
Tabu
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Shocking
Musky
Powdery
Animalic
Honey
Yellow Floral
Warm Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Tabu and Shocking share?
Top
BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
AldehydesTarragonBergamot
Heart
CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
White HoneyNarcissusJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
CivetMuskSandalwoodAmberClovePatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineYlang-YlangNarcissus
NarcissusJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang
Citric Notes
BergamotOrangeNeroli
Bergamot
Spicy Notes
CloveCoriander
Clove
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Sandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Animalic Notes
Civet
Civet
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Tabu and Shocking work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Tabu or Shocking?
| Tabu | Shocking | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Tabu and Shocking?
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
Shocking is not a polite fragrance. The aldehydes hit sharp and metallic, the animalic richness sits heavy in the base, and the honeyed florals feel almost decadent.Shocking
The hunt
Where to buy Tabu and Shocking
| Tabu | Shocking | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 oz | $12.95fragranceshop | — |
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